WOMENS GLOBAL MILESTONES

IN NORTH AMERICA The Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States, culminating in the 19th Amendment's ratification in 1920, granted women the right to vote, marking a pivotal victory for gender equality.

IN SOUTH AMERICA The Women's March in Argentina in 2018, advocating for legal abortion, mobilized millions and sparked significant national and global discussions on women's rights.

IN EUROPE The women’s suffrage movement in the United Kingdom was a significant milestone. After years of activism, British women won the right to vote in 1918 (for those over 30) and later in 1928 (on equal terms with men), marking a significant victory for gender equality.

IN ASIA In Iraq, women gained the right to vote and run for office in 1980, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push for gender equality and political participation.

IN AFRICA The South African women’s march in 1956, where 20,000 women protested against apartheid pass laws, marked a decisive moment in the fight for gender and racial equality.

IN AUSTRALIA In 1902, Australia became one of the first countries to grant women both the right to vote and stand for Parliament at the federal level, marking a major milestone in women’s political rights.