14. Bernadette Devlin McAliskey
Bernadette Devlin McAliskey emerged as a dynamic force during the Northern Ireland civil rights movement. Elected to Westminster at just 21, she became the youngest woman ever to take a seat there, using her position to amplify calls for justice and equality. Devlin McAliskey’s fearless activism connected grassroots struggles with political action, influencing both policy and public consciousness. Read more at The Guardian.
