09 May 3100th year anniversary of the Womens right to vote in the UK
This February marks the 100th year anniversary to the womens right to vote and the women are celebrating.
This February mark the 100th year anniversary to the Women’s right to vote in the United Kingdom. The suffragette movement was lead by Emmeline Pankhurst, an infamous British political activist who was also the leader of the British suffragette movement who helped women win the right to vote. Which is the reason we are celebrating the 100th year anniversary of her brave stand and sacrifices. This 100th year anniversary is the perfect moment to remember a significant contribution in the womens history to vote, Emily Davison. A martyr in the early 20th century for her unforgettable sacrifice at the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1913. Emily ran onto the race course and was knocked and killed by the Kings horse, her so called ‘deliberate suicide’ caught media attention from all over the globe. This drew attention to the issue of women not being able to vote.
This 100 year anniversary had women celebrating all over the UK, many exciting events took place all over the country, there was a range of exhibitions held in art galleries. One of the most popular being, Votes for Women held at the Museum of London. With no entry fee and based near St.Pauls, it is a perfect day out for the girls and the perfect way to celebrate this milestone in Womens history.
“This display forms part of the national commemorations marking the centenary of the 1918 Act that gave some women the right to vote for the first time. Dedicated to those who campaigned tirelessly for over 50 years to achieve votes for women, the exhibition features iconic objects from the Museum’s vast Suffragette collection, including Emmeline Pankhurst’s hunger strike medal. At the heart of the display is a powerful, newly commissioned film that reflects on the contemporary relevance of the militant campaign that continues to inspire, shock and divide opinion.”
On average women only make up 23.5 percent of representatives in parliaments all around the world, according to Ecard shack. Mexico have a total of 42.6% of women seated in parliament, which is the highest in the world but there are still many issues within the system. Some of the issues still include a minority of countries like, Kuwait, Morocco and Chad who have never even had a female head of state, Qatar still has no women in parliament. The smallest country in the world, The Vatican City still does not allow women to have the right to vote. This is due to the Pope being elected by cardinal, which can not become cardinals, therefore they can not vote in the Vatican.
Though this year marks the 100th year anniversary to the Women’s right to vote in the United Kingdom, there are still many changes that need to be made across the globe. These changes are even greater the right to vote, real equality, for every woman.
Maria Ayub
