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Calendar of Women’s Days for a Culture of Peace
Explore 193 national Women’s Days highlighting gender equality, peacebuilding, and women’s rights across all UN countries.
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Women’s Right to Vote
Women could not vote in ancient Greece, republican Rome, or early European democracies. Even as voting rights expanded—such as in the UK in 1832—women remained excluded. In the 19th century, the fight for women’s suffrage gained strength, especially in Britain and the U.S. However, these were not the first countries to grant national voting rights to women.
By the early 1900s, women could vote in national elections in New Zealand (1893), Australia (1902), Finland (1906), and Norway (1913). In countries like Sweden and the U.S., women had limited voting rights in local elections.
Explore the global calendar
Explore the global calendar to discover when women gained the right to vote in every UN member state. Each date marks a national milestone in the journey toward gender equality and women’s political empowerment.
Click on a country to view its Women’s Day page with more details, history, and key developments. These days honor women’s contributions to peacebuilding, justice, and inclusive democratic societies.
Together, they form a global timeline of progress, resilience, and change. Use the calendar to learn, reflect, and take action for a Culture of Peace.
Women’s Days for a Culture of Peace