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Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) was a passionate activist and a key character in the early 20th century women's rights movement. Sylvia's activism extended beyond women's suffrage, and she worked tirelessly for wider issues of social justice. Sylvia born on May 5, 1882 in Manchester, England, Sylvia grew up in a family that valued political participation and social change; her mother, Emmeline Pankhurst, and sister, Christabel, were both leading figures in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), an organization they founded to fight for women's right to vote at that time. Growing up in this environment, Sylvia was exposed to the struggle for justice and equality at an early age, which influenced Sylvia throughout her life. She believed that true equality could only be achieved by addressing gender inequality and the social and economic injustices affecting the working class. She also founded the East London Suffragettes' Federation (ELFS), an organization that focused not only on voting rights but also on addressing poverty, hunger, and healthcare issues in working-class communities in East London. Working with ELFS, Sylvia organized food pantries, health care for women and children. Sylvia’s dedication to socialism and labor rights made her stand out from other suffragists of the time. She believed that workers, especially women, deserved fair wages and safe working conditions. In the process, her mother and sister disagreed with her focus on socialism and working class issues, believing that radical action was the most effective way to secure women’s right to vote. However, Sylvia stood firm in her belief that the fight for equality must include everyone, regardless of class or background; a decision that not only balanced women’s rights, but also appeased the working class. She dedicated her life to helping people, and she is remembered as a champion of women’s suffrage, but also as a visionary activist.