# Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of political and human rights activism

https://mins.news/en/item/54331

- euronews, 2026-09-11 09:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/11/emma-bonino-dies-at-78-after-decades-of-political-and-human-rights-activism

> Italian politician Emma Bonino has died at 78 after a political career spanning decades. She was known for campaigning for abortion access and women’s rights, as well as her commitment to Europe and human rights.

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