Ezlynn Deraniyagala
Ezlynn Deraniyagala |
5th President of the International Alliance of Women |
In office 1958–1964 |
Preceded by |
Ester Graff |
Succeeded by |
Begum Anwar Ahmed |
Personal details |
Born |
1908 |
Died |
1973 |
Nationality |
Sri Lankan |
Occupation |
Barrister |
Ezlynn Deraniyagala (1908 – 1973) was a Sri Lankan barrister and feminist, who was the first female Sri Lankan barrister. She was the long-time president of the All-Ceylon Women's Conference and served as the 5th President of the International Alliance of Women from 1958 to 1964.[1][2]
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