Slovakia

National Council

Historical data on women

Data on women’s right to vote and to stand for election, the date at which the first woman entered parliament, and female Heads of State or Government

Women's suffrage

Date of independence For countries that become independent after 1940
1992
Women’s right to vote
Women’s right to vote Year in which women obtained the right to vote
1993
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 the separation from the Czech Republic, women were granted the right to vote on 31 January 1919, confirmed in the constitution of Czechoslovakia of 29 February 1920. This right was confirmed again at sovereignty in 1993.
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
1993
National or local Stand for Election: National or Local
National
Restricted or unrestricted suffrage Stand for Election : Restricted or Universal
Universal
Notes Stand for Election: Additional Notes on right to stand for election
Prior to the separation from the Czech Republic, women were granted the right to vote and stand for election on 31 January 1919, confirmed in the constitution of Czechoslovakia of 29 February 1920. These rights were confirmed again at sovereignty in 1993.
First woman in parliament
First woman in parliament Year in which first woman entered parliament
1992