Focus on Suffrage | 2019
Our year-long global initiative to create articles on suffragists, suffragettes and their achievements, not forgetting anti-suffragists
December:
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2020 global initiatives:
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Women in Red has a special initiative for the whole of 2019 which brings focus to Suffrage. This provides opportunities for creating articles on suffragists, suffragettes and anti-suffragists, including their organizations, events and achievements.
While several countries adopted universal suffrage in earlier years, 1919 was particularly significant in the United States as it was the year when the Constitution was amended to include universal franchise. While there are a number of significant events during the year which should attract attention, editors are free to create or enhance biographies of any important players in the suffrage movement as well as articles on their organizations, events, successes and writings.
During the month of December, it might be useful to take account of significant events in November 1919 from 1919 in women's history:
The virtual edit-a-thon allows enthusiasts from around the globe to participate in the work.
Thank you!