1. Women’s Rights Activist
Irene Parlby
Women’s Rights Activist
By: Anagha & Rebecca

2. Early Life Parbly was born in England in 1868.
She lived in India in her early childhood and later in Ireland.
She came to Canada in 1896 when a family friend invited her to visit.
She married Walter Parlby in 1896.

3. Accomplishments
From 1916 to 1919 she was the president of the United Farm Women of Alberta, there she worked for the improvement of public health
In 1921 the Alberta Supreme Court decided that women were allowed to become mayor, prime minister etc.
She was the first woman in Canada to represent her province in the government

4. The Famous Five

5. Famous Five
In 1929 Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise Mckinney, Irene Parlby, Nellie McClung joined together to form the group, Famous Five.
They stood up for women’s rights, they thought that all women should be treated like men and nothing less.
Each of these women worked hard outside of the group doing things to create a spirit of strength.

6. Women’s Rights… Allowed to vote Get a education Get a job
Equal opportunity to men
Choose to marry
Same job opportunities

7. A quote from Irene Parlby…..
"...and what when we die? Should women go back to the state they once belonged to. No, they should rather take arms against it, and fight for acknowledgment, not uniformity.”
This means that when the Famous Five and other activist like them die, should women not have the same rights as men. No they should always stand up for their rights.

8. You can make a difference…
Although she was sometimes severely mistreated she never gave up, and she did a great part of making a difference.
So remember everyone and anyone can make a difference in the world.

9. Thank you for watching!