Karamanou, Anna (1947–)

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Karamanou, Anna (1947–)

Greek politician. Born May 3, 1947, in Pyrgos Ilias, Greece.

Served as official for the Greek Telecommunications Organization (OTE, 1969–91); founder member and secretary-general of the Women's Political Alliance; as a European Socialist, elected to 4th and 5th European Parliament (1994–99, 1999–2004); named chair of the Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities. Wrote Greek Women in Education and Work (1984); awarded Attalos the Philadelphian prize (1997) and Ipekçi prize for promotion of Graeco-Turkish friendship (1999).