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The Famous Five, a group of Canadian women—Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, and Henrietta Muir Edwards—succeeded in their fight for women's legal recognition as "persons" through strategic advocacy and a landmark legal case. In 1929, their efforts culminated in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council's decision, which ruled that women were indeed persons under Canadian law. This victory not only advanced women's rights in Canada but also galvanized the broader movement for gender equality, inspiring future generations to continue the fight for women's rights. Their success highlighted the power of collective action and legal reform in challenging societal norms.

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