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WW2 Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst - Womens War Emergency Council
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WW2 Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst - Womens War Emergency Council
Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) - (standing) presiding over the Womens War Emergency Council which she started immediately after the outbreak of WW2. The Council sought to secure improvements in the War Separation Allowances, organised deputations to Government Departments and addressed several meetings in the House of Commons Committee Rooms. Date: 1939
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Activism Activist Allowances Council Emergency Estelle Improvements Meeting Movement Pankhurst Securing Separation Sylvia Vestry Rights
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This powerful image captures Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) presiding over the Women's War Emergency Council, a groundbreaking organization she established in response to the outbreak of World War II. The Women's War Emergency Council aimed to secure improvements in War Separation Allowances for women whose husbands or sons were serving in the armed forces. With the war bringing unprecedented challenges for women, Pankhurst recognized the need for political activism to ensure their needs were met. The council held meetings in the House of Commons Committee Rooms and organized deputations to various Government Departments. Pankhurst, a renowned suffragette and women's rights activist, brought her unwavering determination and leadership to this new cause. Seated around the table with other dedicated women, they worked tirelessly to address the issues facing women on the Home Front. Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst's activism during World War II was a testament to her commitment to women's rights and social justice. This photograph serves as a reminder of the pivotal role she played in advocating for the needs of women during wartime and the lasting impact of grassroots political activism.
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