Date of independence
For countries that become independent after 1940
1986
Women’s right to vote
Women’s right to vote
Year in which women obtained the right to vote
1979
National or local
Suffrage: National or Local
National
Restricted or unrestricted suffrage
Suffrage: Restricted or Universal
Universal
Notes
Suffrage: Additional Notes on right of suffrage
Prior to independence, under United States administration, women were granted the right to vote on 3 November1979. This right was confirmed at independence.
Women’s right to stand for election
Women's right to stand for election
Year in which women obtained the right to stand for election
1979
National or local
Stand for Election: National or Local
National
Notes
Stand for Election: Additional Notes on right to stand for election
Prior to independence, under United States administration, women were granted the right to vote and stand for election on 3 November1979. These rights were confirmed at independence.