Nellie Weekes

Muriel Odessa "Nellie" Weekes (26 August 1896 – 11 May 1990) was a Bajan nurse and midwife who was active in women's rights issues. Campaigning for better pay and working in social welfare projects, she turned to politics in the 1940s at a time when most women were not politically active in Barbados.

Quotes about Nellie Weekes

• She is remembered as a pioneer and "trailblazer" in the struggle for women's rights in the country.
• An active member of the Barbados Women's Alliance, she also advocated for amendments to the Bastardy Act, equal opportunities in girls' education, and adequate training in family planning.
• She also was vocal about the need to provide teaching on African heritage.
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