Women's Suffrage Movements: Global Perspectives and Achievements

New Zealand was the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in 1893.

Emmeline Pankhurst was a prominent leader of the British suffragette movement and co-founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), known for its militant tactics.

Wyoming was the first U.S. state to grant women the right to vote in 1869.

Susan B. Anthony was a prominent leader of the American women's suffrage movement and co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA).

The United States ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, granting women the right to vote.

Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916.

The International Woman Suffrage Alliance (IWSA) was formed in 1904 to advocate for women's suffrage worldwide.

Sarojini Naidu was a prominent Indian suffragist and poet who fought for women's rights and education.

Women in Canada gained the right to vote in federal elections in 1918.

Vida Goldstein was a prominent Australian suffragist who led the campaign for women's suffrage in Australia.

Uruguay was the first country in South America to grant women the right to vote in 1932.

Fusae Ichikawa was a prominent Japanese suffragist who fought for women's rights and suffrage.

Women in France gained the right to vote in 1944.

Soong Ching-ling was a prominent Chinese suffragist who fought for women's rights and suffrage.

Women in Switzerland gained the right to vote in federal elections in 1971.