New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote.
In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections. The campaign for women's suffrage in New Zealand was a long and hard-fought battle, led by suffragist Kate Sheppard and her colleagues. They organized petitions, public meetings, and lobbying efforts to persuade politicians to allow women to vote.
Their efforts paid off when the Parliament of New Zealand passed the Electoral Act in September 1893, granting women the right to vote. The first election in which women were able to vote was held on November 28, 1893. New Zealand's decision to grant women the right to vote was a significant milestone in the fight for women's suffrage and had a ripple effect around the world.