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New Zealand became the first country to recognize women's right to vote

131
years ago

19 September 1893,

New Zealand became the first country to recognize the right to vote for women. The achievement is due to the suffrage movement led by Kate Sheppard. A campaign was conducted throughout the country and with the signing of almost 32,000 women presented in parliament a document of 270 meters in length.

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