As Mexico prepares to welcome its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on October 1, 2024, she will become part of an expanding group of women who are currently serving as heads of state or government worldwide. With Sheinbaum’s election, the number of countries led by women will rise, underscoring the increasing role of women in global leadership.
Africa :- DR Congo, Ethiopia, Togo, Tanzania
Americas :- Barbados, Dominica, Honduras, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago
Asia :- Georgia, India
Europe :- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Kosovo,Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Switzerland
Oceania :- Marshall Islands, Samoa
Women in Power: A Global Overview
Women currently hold the highest offices in 25 countries, serving as presidents or prime ministers and shaping the political landscapes of their nations. Europe leads the way, with 12 countries under female leadership, reflecting a significant shift in the continent’s political dynamics. These leaders are at the forefront of major policy decisions, from economic reforms to international diplomacy.
The Americas are next, with five nations led by women. Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration in Mexico will raise this number to six, further solidifying the region’s commitment to gender equality in political representation. This historic milestone for Mexico will place it alongside countries like Canada and Barbados, where women are already steering their nations toward progress.
The Global Impact of Women Leaders
In Asia, Africa, and Oceania, women continue to break barriers and challenge traditional norms. Countries such as New Zealand and Ethiopia have seen significant social and economic reforms under female leadership. These leaders are not only symbols of progress in their own nations but also influential figures on the global stage, advocating for issues such as climate change, human rights, and international cooperation.
A Closer Look at Women Leaders
As women continue to ascend to the highest political offices around the world, their leadership styles and policies are making a profound impact. From promoting social justice to driving economic growth, these women are shaping the future of their countries. The increasing number of women in power is also inspiring future generations, demonstrating that leadership knows no gender.
With Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency, Mexico joins a distinguished group of nations that are leading the way toward greater gender equality in politics. This growing list of female leaders reflects a global trend that is reshaping the world’s political landscape, one woman at a time.
Here is the list of countries with women currently serving as heads of state or government:
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
President-elect of Mexico
Expected to take office on October 1, 2024
Halla Tómasdóttir
President of Iceland
Since August 1, 2024
Judith Suminwa
Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Since June 12, 2024
Salome Zourabichvili
President of Georgia
Since December 16, 2018
Ingrida Šimonytė
Prime Minister of Lithuania
Since December 11, 2020
Maia Sandu
President of the Republic of Moldova
Since December 24, 2020
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova
President of North Macedonia
Since May 12, 2024
Myriam Spiteri Debono
President of Malta
Since April 4, 2024
Hilda Heine
President of the Marshall Islands
Since January 3, 2024
Viola Amherd
President of Switzerland
Since January 1, 2024
Sylvanie Burton
President of Dominica
Since October 2, 2023
Evika Siliņa
Prime Minister of Latvia
Since September 15, 2023
Christine Kangaloo
President of Trinidad and Tobago
Since March 20, 2023
Borjana Krišto
Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Since January 25, 2023
Nataša Pirc Musar
President of Slovenia
Since December 23, 2022
Dina Boluarte
President of Peru
Since December 7, 2022
Željka Cvijanović
Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Since November 16, 2022
Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister of Italy
Since October 22, 2022
Droupadi Murmu
President of India
Since July 25, 2022
Xiomara Castro
President of Honduras
Since January 27, 2022
Mia Mottley
Prime Minister of Barbados
Since May 25, 2018
Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa
Prime Minister of Samoa
Since May 24, 2021
Vjosa Osmani
President of Kosovo
Since April 4, 2021
Samia Suluhu Hassan
President of the United Republic of Tanzania
Since March 19, 2021
Victoire Tomegah Dogbé
Prime Minister of Togo
Since September 28, 2020
Katerina Sakellaropoulou
President of Greece
Since March 13, 2020
Salome Zourabichvili
President of Georgia
Since December 16, 2018
Sahle-Work Zewde
President of Ethiopia
Since October 25, 2018
These leaders are making significant impacts in their respective regions and globally.
Source :- CNN