It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Edith Ballantyne. She died peacefully in hospital on March 25, 2025, after a sudden infection. She would have turned 103 on December 10, 2025.   Edith was a strong, independent woman with a sharp mind and a fierce spirit that never waned.…

Despite living an ocean away, Edith was a huge presence in my life and the lives of all her grandchildren. From summer holidays in Geneva (where there would invariably be someone new staying with her) to her visits to Canada over Christmas (and all of the chocolate she’d bring with her), visits with Edith set…

Farewell Edith, beloved great grandmother, peace activist, friend and someone who just knew how to appreciate living. What an incredible 102 years you had. You fought for justice and human rights but could just as easily talk  about why you preferred Nadal to Federer. You were always happy to chat about small things in life…

Edith dear!  You will always be in our thoughts and evoked with admiration.   I met you while leading WILPF as Secretary General.  In many of the international meetings learned about your traveling, either in fact findings mission, expressing solidarity and networking.  Your ability to speak many languages, to embrace women from the Global South in…

Ricordando Edith Ballantyne, donna di pace di Ada Donno Mentre leggo le numerose testimonianze affettuose dedicate ad Edith Ballantyne,   mi ripasso nella mente le occasioni in cui ho avuto il grande privilegio di incontrarla. La prima volta fu nel maggio del 1984 a Milano, dove Edith era fra le relatrici al convegno nazionale delle donne…

Il y a des rencontres dans une vie qui marquent à jamais. Mme Ballantyne en fait partie. Avec elle, le lien s’est créé tout naturellement. Elle m’a accueillie avec une chaleur sincère et m’a ouvert les portes de son univers, de son quotidien, de sa famille. Et quelle famille… Ses enfants sont tout simplement formidables.…

My sympathies to the whole family. Edith had a long interesting life and let nobody indifferent. She was a mentor for me at UN: I was an NGO representative at Human Rights working group, rather ignorant. Edith trusted me and pushed me to go and speak at the HR Conference in Vienna. I’ll never forget…

Womens’International league for Peace and Freedom-Palestine Section منظمة المرأة العالمية للسلام والحرية-فرع فلسطين Edith Ballyntine The Exceptional Leader and the Human. A Tale of a Great Woman The Icon of Wilpf International. Talking about the special woman and thinker Edith Ballyntine,forms a tavestry of talk that is written with heart pulse and the “celtum”…

Edith was an international treasure. She was respected by those who worked alongside her and she was respected by those who disagreed with her positions. She was a powerful force for equal rights, against discrimination and racism, for international peace among nations and people. She stood up and spoke up on behalf of many peoples,…

I came home from the hospital where I said a final goodbye to Edith, and felt motivated to put figurative pen to paper, for her children and friends. Among her many qualities, Edith was never a person who thrived on being lauded. So, congratulating her on Saturday on her long and successful life seemed out…

OBITUARY Peace advocate Edith Ballantyne had unwavering faith in humanity SUE MONTGOMERY SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL Appropriately, Edith Ballantyne, a staunch defender of social justice, peace and equality, was born on International Human Rights day. She was a young Czech refugee in Canada during the Second World War when she first came into…

Three generations of our family have fond memories of Edith. The senior member of our large family, my father Dmitry Zavgorodny, has worked with her on a variety of political issues for many years. Their shared understanding of the world and the productivity of cooperation led to strong friendships that have lasted for decades. Once…

It’s rare to meet people in life who continue to inspire you. For me, Edith is such a person. I first met her when she turned 90. That same year, I had started working at WILPF, and the secretariat was flooded with calls from members insisting that we throw a party for Edith – so…

Edith and Aletta Jacobs: courageous women, working for peace and freedom.​ Edith attended the 100 years of WILPF conference in the Hague 2015 ​ She unveiled the bust of Aletta and she made a very inspiring speech.​ We, Wilpf working group NL thank her very much for her work.

I had the great privilege of meeting Edith through her very dear friend, Jeannie Vickers.  She really was one of the most inspiring people I ever met. I am glad to have known her, even so briefly. My sincere condolences to all the family

I first heard of Edith Ballantyne when I was doing my doctoral research at the University of North Carolina. I was seeking to understand better just how civil society organizations could play a role in the shaping of international policy. This led me to my study of the NGOs and the first UN Special Session…