Evelina Haverfield
Suffragette and humanitarian aid worker
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Died
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Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United Kingdom
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A significant figure in the British suffragette movement, dedicated efforts focused on securing voting rights for women. Organized and participated in numerous protests and acts of civil disobedience. Worked extensively as an aid worker during World War I, providing support and resources to soldiers and their families. Active in the Women’s Social and Political Union, advocating tirelessly for women's rights. After the war, continued to support various causes related to women's suffrage and rights.
Organized protests for women's suffrage
Provided aid during World War I
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