Description: (British Social Worker)
Emily Hobhouse was a British welfare campaigner, anti-war activist, and pacifist who is renowned for her efforts during the Second Boer War. She exposed the harsh conditions in British concentration camps in South Africa where Boer and African civilians were held, focusing on improving living conditions and advocating for better treatment of the prisoners. Her work raised awareness among the British public and led to changes in camp policies, underscoring her commitment to humanitarian causes and social justice.