Florence Daysh
Florence Daysh, OBE (1908–1979) was a Barbadian social worker and politician. In 1954, she was appointed to the Legislative Council of Barbados and then in 1958, she was elected to serve in the West Indies Federation, one of only two women. In addition to her social welfare activities, Daysh actively worked to improve women's rights and served as the president of the Caribbean Women's Association in the 1960s.
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[edit]- I am a coloured woman and proud of it.
- In Honour Of the Late Florence Daysh. Retrieved 1 April 2025
Quotes about Florence Daysh
[edit]- Her life was a brilliant beacon, dedicated to the cause of the women and children of Barbados.
- In Honour Of the Late Florence Daysh. Retrieved 1 April 2025
