Irene Parlby

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Irene Parlby

• Womens Rights Activist

By Anagha Rebecca
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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.

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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

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The Famous Five
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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 womens 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.

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Womens Rights

• Allowed to vote
• Get a education
• Get a job
• Equal opportunity to men
• Choose to marry
• Same job opportunities

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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.

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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.

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• Thank you for watching!