New Zealand (19/20)

New Zealand made history when it became the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893. In recent decades, it has continued to lead with inspiring female political figures, most notably Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who gained international praise for her leadership during crises like the Christchurch mosque shooting and the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand has a progressive approach to women’s rights, with policies that support women in leadership and combat gender-based violence.