MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN THE WORLD. WOMEN LEADER
FEMALE PRESIDENTS
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23.7.2001- Executive President Megawati Sukarnoputri, Indonesia |
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When
Megawati Setyawati Soekarnoputri became leader of the Democratic Party
in 1993, she triggered the opposition against President Quarto. In 1999
her party won the most seats in the Parliament, but Abdulrahman Wahid
was elected President. This caused serious riots all over the country
and she was elected vice-President the following day. In August 2000 the
ailing President Wahid charged her with the running of the daily
business of the government and state and she chaired the cabinet
meetings. At the 23rd of July he was ousted and she inaugurated as
President. Ibu Mega, as she is known, is daughter of Indonesia's
founding father Sukarno, is married for the 3rd time and mother of 3
children. (b. 1946-) |
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30.12.2002-04.02.2004 Acting President Natasa Micic, Serbia |
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As President of the Assembly since 2001, she became Acting President since the attempt to elect a President failed twice. She continued her duties as Chairperson of the Parliament. (b.1965-). |
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01.10.2003-31.03.2004 Capitano Reggente Valeria Ciavatta, San Marino |
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Member of the Grand and General Council for the Alianza Populare since 1993 and Chairperson of the Council Group from 2002. As Captain Regent, she is joint head of a state with a man, and also President of the Parliament and Head of Government. Mother of twins. (b. 1959-) |
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23.11.2003-25.01.2003 Acting Executive President Nino Burjanadze, Georgia |
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As Chairperson of the Parliament since 2001 she took over after former President Eduard Shevardnadze was forced to resign as result of a "velvet revolution" after he rigged the parliamentary elections. She has been one of the opposition leaders for some years, since 2003 as President of Burjanadze-Democrats. Her surame is also transcribed Burdzhanadze. Mother of two children.(b. 1964-).-By Martin Christansin. End of the article. |