Edith Ballantyne | |
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,_Annemarie_Gr,_Bestanddeelnr_931-8309.jpg) Edith Ballantyne (2nd from left) in 1981 | |
| Born | Edith Müller 10 December 1922 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Peace activist |
| Years active | 1968–1998 |
Edith Ballantyne (born 10 December 1922) is a Czech-born Canadian citizen, who has been a prominent member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) since 1969. At that time, she became the executive secretary of the international organisation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, serving in that capacity for twenty-three years. Between 1992 and 1998, she served as the International President of the organisation. In 1995, she was honored as the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Award.