The Kate Sheppard Memorial, Christchurch New Zealand.
Until 19 September 1893 no where in the western world had women been legally allowed to participate in politics or vote in political elections. On this day New Zealand was the first nation to officially recognise that right into law. Kate Sheppard led the women's suffrage movement in New Zealand, this memorial commemorates her and many others in the fight for that right. The first elections took place later that year on 28 November and 20 December 1893.
Until 19 September 1893 no where in the western world had women been legally allowed to participate in politics or vote in political elections. On this day New Zealand was the first nation to officially recognise that right into law. Kate Sheppard led the women's suffrage movement in New Zealand, this memorial commemorates her and many others in the fight for that right. The first elections took place later that year on 28 November and 20 December 1893.
The faces in the sculpture from left to right -
❯ Meri Mangakāhia of Te Tai Tokerau
❯ Amey Daldy of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
❯ Kate Sheppard
❯ Ada Wells, a campaigner for girls' education
❯ Harriet Morison, advocate for working women
❯ Helen Nicol, a suffrage campaigner
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