Agnes de Silva

Agnes Marion de Silva (née Nell; 1885 - 1961) was Sri Lankan women activist from a progressive society who, during the 1930s, pioneered issues related to women and in particular adult suffrage or franchise for women in Sri Lanka. She was instrumental in establishing the Women’s Franchise Union of Sri Lanka.

Agnes de Silva

Agnes Marion de Silva (née Nell; 1885 - 1961) was Sri Lankan women activist from a progressive society who, during the 1930s, pioneered issues related to women and in particular adult suffrage or franchise for women in Sri Lanka. She was instrumental in establishing the Women’s Franchise Union of Sri Lanka.