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Using news reports and historical websites, Stacker compiled a list of 50 countries and when they gave a majority of the women the right to vote. The countries are listed in chronological order.
When women got the right to vote in 50 countries
![1918: POLAND | In 1918, Poland gained its independence after more than 100 years of subjugation by Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. With that milestone came independence for Polish women as well, as the new government awarded women the right to vote and participate in elections for the Sejm, Poland's parliament. Women went on to fight for and win rights in matters of holding office, civil law, and property ownership.
<p>[Pictured: Legion of Polish women participating in artistic activities on Aug. 20, 1920.]</p>](/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/07/08/ZXFADI3XG4ALXD7YQRV677X46E.jpg "ZXFADI3XG4ALXD7YQRV677X46E")
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1918: POLAND | In 1918, Poland gained its independence after more than 100 years of subjugation by Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. With that milestone came independence for Polish women as well, as the new government awarded women the right to vote and participate in elections for the Sejm, Poland’s parliament. Women went on to fight for and win rights in matters of holding office, civil law, and property ownership.
[Pictured: Legion of Polish women participating in artistic activities on Aug. 20, 1920.]