When did women win the right to vote in prosperous, stable, civilized Switzerland? Many people would be surprised to learn that Swiss women didn’t win the right to vote until 1971.
Women Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Women in the 21st century have a larger political role to play if they continue to identify and dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. As over half the population of the planet is female, ensuring women voting rights is key for any democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote across the United States was ratified in 1920 but government elections are still dominated by men. Also see our articles on Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
In Alabama, black female voters prove they matter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Every election since she was 16, Catrena Norris Carter has gone door to door, urging black Alabama voters to the polls. In the months leading up to Tuesday’s U.S. Senate race, the community activist and a band of mostly black women registered college students to vote, waved signs on street corners and […]
French Women Win Record Number of Seats in Parliament
With 38.65% of seat, the election marks a record for female representation in the French parliament
Women Launch Iranian Wednesday Without Compulsion Campaign
Women in Iran launched a campaign called White Wednesday or Wednesday without compulsion
Russian Feminists Take on a Big Role in Protests
As tens of thousands of Russians took to the streets, Russian young women were front and center
Why Going to See Wonder Woman is a Political Act
Political action doesn’t always have to take the form of marching or calling your local representative
British Women Win Record Number of Seats in General Election
A record number of women have been elected to represent the British electorate in general election
Why Cynthia Gabriel Won NED’s 2017 Democracy Award
Award winner Cynthia Gabriel is a human rights advocate and anti-corruption leader in Malaysia
Prominent Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Arrested
Saudi Arabia arrested a prominent activist who was campaigning for women’s right to drive cars
VIDEO: State Elections See More Women Candidates Than Ever
Wave of female first-time candidates say they were spurred into action by the January women’s march