list of women in politics (top 5)
Since Hilary Clinton almost ascended to the role of President of the United
States, women in politics have gotten even more attention. It hasn’t been easy
for these leaders but here is a list of women in politics:
1. Angela Merkel: The “Iron Lady” took the nation, and world, by surprise with
her strong yet cool leadership as Germany’s first ever female chancellor. She
succeeded in getting G-8 world leaders to make policy against carbon emissions
and reform the EU constitution.
2. Wu Yi: China is now the 3rd largest economy in the world. As China’s vice
premier, Wu Yi has successfully taken on the US treasury in trade demands and
economic strategies.
3. Tarja Halonen: Finland’s President has been tackling human rights and social
issues in the nation and world for decades, an influence for women in politics
worldwide.
4. Sonia Gandhi: Next on the list of women in politics is India’s influential
leader of the Indian National Congress. Her role in backing India’s New Deal
can’t be overlooked.
5. Michele Aliot-Marie: As a French cabinet member, this former Defense
Minister has had considerable influence on the overhaul of the social welfare
system in France.
Not to be excluded from the list of women in politics, here are powerful women
who demand to be noticed: Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, Gloria Arroyo, Aung
San Suu Kyi, and Chandrika Kumaratunga.