The fight for gender equality has made many strides in the past few decades. However, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be achieved for another 130 years, as per UN Women.
As of October 2024, there are only 29 countries with female heads of state. Further, there are only 15 countries with more than 50% or more women cabinet ministers leading policy areas.
Let’s see some of the women heads of state or government around the world.
President of India
Term in office: 2022-present
Image: Wikipedia
Prime Minister of Italy
Term in office: 2022-present
Image: Wikipedia
Prime Minister of Thailand
Term in office: 2024-present
Image: Wikipedia
Governor-General of New Zealand
Term in office: 2021-present
Image: Wikipedia
President of Greece
Term in office: 2020-present
Image: Wikipedia
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Term in office: 2024-present
Image: High Commission of Sri Lanka in India
President of Iceland
Term in office: 2024-present
Image: Wikipedia
Prime Minister of Samoa
Term in office: 2021-present
Image: Wikipedia
President of Peru
Term in office: 2022-present
Image: Wikipedia
President of Mexico
Term in office: 2024-present
Image: Wikipedia
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