Events tagged with "kate sheppard"

Historical Events tagged with "kate sheppard"

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New Zealand Grants Women the Right to Vote

September 19th, 1893 131 years ago

The Electoral Act of 1893 was consented to by the governor, extending the right to vote to all women in New Zealand. This landmark legislation marked a significant milestone in the movement for women's suffrage, culminating after years of activism. Leaders like Kate Sheppard played pivotal roles in advocating for women's rights and demonstrating the importance of equal political participation. The Act allowed women to vote in elections, empowering them politically and socially.