The Petition That Gave Women the Vote
On September 19, 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world where all women could vote in national elections — after Kate Sheppard's campaign gathered nearly 32,000 signatures.
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On September 19, 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world where all women could vote in national elections — after Kate Sheppard's campaign gathered nearly 32,000 signatures.