1971 Liechtenstein women's suffrage referendum
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A referendum on the introduction of women's suffrage was held in Liechtenstein on 28 February 1971.[1] Voting was restricted to men, and resulted in a majority against its introduction. Voter turnout was 85.6%.[2] 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".[3]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,816 | 48.9 |
Against | 1,897 | 51.1 |
Invalid/blank votes | 52 | – |
Total | 3,765 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 4,383 | 85.9 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1173 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Liechtenstein: a modern history p147
- ^ LIECHTENSTEIN: Keeping Up with Kuwait Time, 15 March 1971