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Politicians, Women
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Biographical Brief of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf 
 Official Liberian government biography for Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia. The biographical sketch covers her early career in banking and economic and finance management, government positions she has held, her inauguration as president in 2006, accomplishments, advisory boards and committees on which she has served, and awards and recognitions. From the Executive Mansion, Republic of Liberia. http://www.emansion.gov.lr/content.php?sub=President's%20Biography&related=The%20President Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Apr 20, 2009 Council of Women World Leaders
The goal of this "network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers" is "to promote good governance and enhance the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead at the highest levels in their countries." Includes a members list and descriptions of initiatives in the areas of health, environment, and education. (Some areas of site are under construction.) http://www.cwwl.org/ Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi
Profile of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi, the "pro-democracy campaigner and leader of the opposition National League for Democracy party (NLD) ... [who] has spent more than 10 of the past 17 years in some form of detention under Burma's military regime." Includes details of the life of this 1991 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, photos, and related news stories and information about Burma. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/1950505.stm Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Women in Congress
Features historical essays, brief biographies of women members of congress, images of artifacts such as posters and campaign buttons, and historical data such as number of women representatives and senators by congress, women elected to party leadership positions, and women of color in congress. Includes members' websites and committee assignments. http://womenincongress.house.gov/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Women Last updated Jun 14, 2007 Women in Power
This feature from the late 1990s explores "what ... it take for a woman to succeed in world politics" by asking 11 women leaders to talk about how they achieved success. Includes a brief biography and transcripts of interview excerpts on various topics from leaders such as Benazir Bhutto, Margaret Thatcher, Winnie Mandela, and Chandrika Kumaratunga. Links to some external sites are broken. From the British Broadcasting Service (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/wiwp/index_static.shtml Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Oct 25, 2007 Women in the Senate
Compilation of links to biographies of women Senators, starting with Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia, who was the first woman to serve in the Senate (for 24 hours, by appointment in 1922), and Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas, who, in 1932, was the first woman elected to the Senate. Senators currently serving have bolded listings. From the U.S. Senate Historical Office; biographies are from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/women_senators.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 24, 2008 |
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