Anna Karamanou in Marie Claire: ‘I have asked to be cremated in Ritsona. I do not believe in an afterlife.’
The politician and leading feminist, on the occasion of her new book ‘The Peaceful Uprising of Female Sapiens 1821-2021,’ gives a powerful, courageous, and captivating interview about gender equality, #metoo, the role of the Church in patriarchy, and the war in Ukraine.

If we were to choose the most representative figures of the Greek feminist movement in recent decades, one of them would certainly be Anna Karamanou. A national expert in two networks for gender equality policy of the European Commission, a member of the European Parliament (1997-2004), where she promoted various equality issues, as well as significant Greek women’s organizations, she has recently decided to share her rich experience, knowledge, and enlightened ideas in a book.
This is how ‘The Peaceful Uprising of Female SAPIENS’ (published by Armós) emerged, an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in equality issues, a unique study in Greek literature. It is an exciting historical journey starting from the Revolution of 1821 and culminating in the pandemic and the #metoo movement, showcasing the unseen female protagonists of each era, the evolution of their rights, and their position in society.
Read the continuation at marieclaire.gr.