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Liechtenstein women's suffrage referendum, 1971

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28 February 1971

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Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein women's suffrage referendum, 1971

A referendum on the introduction of women's suffrage was held in Liechtenstein on 28 February 1971. Voting was restricted to men, and resulted in a majority against its introduction. Voter turnout was 85.6%. Following the referendum, some women demonstrated in Vaduz and other towns, booing male pedestrians and carrying signs bearing the slogan "Men of Liechtenstein: Where's your virility".

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Liechtenstein women's suffrage referendum, 1971 Wikipedia