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Vera Houghton was born on 18 October, 1914 in London, England, UK, is an A spous of life peers. Discover Vera Houghton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?

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Occupation British women's health campaigner
Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 18 October, 1914
Birthday 18 October
Birthplace London, England, UK
Date of death 30 November, 2013
Died Place UK
Nationality London, England

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1914

Vera Houghton, Baroness Houghton of Sowerby, (née Travis; 18 October 1914 – 30 November 2013) was a British women's health campaigner, chair of the Abortion Law Reform Association and founder of the Birth Control Trust.

Goughton was born in London on 18 October 1914 and educated at Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Acton.

1939

In 1939, she married Douglas Houghton, the founder and general secretary of the Association of Officers for Taxes, where she had worked since 1934.

1953

She also became executive secretary of the International Planned Parenthood Federation from 1953 to 1959.

1963

Houghton was the chair of the Abortion Law Reform Association from 1963

1964

She also served as a Vice President of the British Eugenics Society from 1964–1966 and again in 1969 when it was reformed as the Galton Institute.

1970

to 1970, whilst the organisation, lobbied, sponsored and steered the Abortion Act 1967 through parliament.

Following this, she continued to campaign for women's reproductive rights by founding the Birth Control Trust, which pushed for universally free contraceptives.

1973

She also became active in the Family Planning Association, becoming its chair in 1973, with birth control becoming free available on the NHS in 1974.

1986

In 1986, she was appointed a CBE.