Sunday, 16 September 2018

125th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand

2018 marks the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand.  On 19 September 1893 the Electoral Act 1893 was passed, giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote.

We can be thankful for the courage and tenacity of the women and men of that time who fought hard for this right. Particularly when it was voiced that women were better off not "meddling in masculine concerns of which they are properly ignorant". You can view the full notice here


The short video below gives a fascinating historical account of the global suffrage movement. 


Source: You Tube - Encyclopedia Britanica


Jacinda Ardern talks about gender equality and fairness in this interview with the CEO of Global women.


Source: You Tube - Global Women NZ



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