Florence Daysh | |
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 1958 | |
| Born | Florence Evelyn Smith 22 March 1908 Golden Grove Plantation, in Saint Philip Parish, Barbados |
| Died | 1979 (aged 70–71) Saint Philip Parish, Barbados |
| Nationality | British, Barbadian |
| Occupation(s) | social worker, women's rights activist, politician |
| Years active | 1940–1979 |
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. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1957.