Swiss women were granted the right to vote in federal elections in 1971 — much later than most European countries. Although some Swiss cantons allowed women to vote at the local level earlier, nationwide suffrage for women only came after a federal referendum held on February 7, 1971.
When was the right to vote given to women in Switzerland?
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