Kate Sheppard (suffragist)

Kate Sheppard was a prominent New Zealand suffragist and social reformer who championed women's right to vote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in organizing petitions, raising awareness, and advocating for women's voting rights, culminating in New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the vote in 1893. Her persistent efforts helped combat societal barriers and advance gender equality, making her a significant figure in the global movement for women's suffrage.