Nexhmije Hoxha

Nexhmije Hoxha (1921-2020) was an influential Albanian communist politician and the wife of Enver Hoxha, Albania's leader for over four decades. She played a significant role in the country's political landscape, especially in social and women's rights, during Albania's communist regime. Following the fall of communism in the early 1990s, she faced legal challenges and public scrutiny for her past. Hoxha remained a controversial figure in Albanian history, representing both the achievements and the oppressive aspects of the communist era. Her legacy reflects the complex dynamics of power and gender in Albania's historical context.