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The Natal Organisation of Women (NOW) was a regional women's organization in South Africa in the Natal area. NOW was founded in 1983 and affiliated with the United Democratic Front (UDF).[1] NOW included women from all ages, class and races.[2] NOW's values were in opposition of those expressed by the Inkatha's women's groups.[3]

  1. ^ Sheldon, Kathleen (2016). Historical Dictionary of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa (2nd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield. p. 202. ISBN 9781442262935.
  2. ^ Hassim 2006, p. 134.
  3. ^ Geisler, Gisela (2005). Women and the Remaking of Politics in Southern Africa: Negotiating Autonomy, Incorporation and Representation. Nordic Africa Institute. p. 72. ISBN 9789171065155.

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