Who Runs the World? Presidential Seats Held by Women

Susan Njagi

On June 3, Mexico elected its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. Various countries around the world have been at the forefront of electing women as their leaders.

Here is a list of current women presidents around the world:

Georgia

The president is Salome Zourabichvili she was elected On December 16, 2018. She is still presiding over the country.

Warm congratulations to @GitanasNauseda for his re-election as the President of Lithuania

Looking forward to deepening our ties, working together in bringing closer to , and building a stronger and safer European future pic.twitter.com/HAqgKc9A9k
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) May 26, 2024

Ethiopia

Sahle-Work Zewde was elected into the presidency on October 25, 2018, and still holds the seat.

HE @FranciaMarquezM made history when elected as the first Afro-Colombian woman Vice President. She fought racism & marginalization from her young age. It hasn’t come to her on a silver platter. It was a real pleasure to welcome her & to discuss many issues of common interest. pic.twitter.com/xEeA7pgNDv
— Sahle-Work Zewde (@SahleWorkZewde) May 19, 2023

Slovakia — the country is governed by Zuzana Caputova who was elected on June 15^, 2019, and has since led the country.

Delighted to meet with President Alexander @vanderbellen during my farewell visit at the wonderful Schloss Hof Palace near the #Austria–#Slovakia border. Over years, we have worked with Mr President to further deepen the ties between our countries and people, strengthen trade… pic.twitter.com/unSXvQultn
— Zuzana Čaputová (@ZuzanaCaputova) May 29, 2024

Moldova — Maia Sandu was elected on December 24, 2020, as the president, she is still in power.

Thank you, @Bundeskanzler, for recognising the efforts and determination of Moldova’s people. Your support is vital as we advance reforms and pursue our European path. We deeply value Germany’s solidarity and look forward to continuing our partnership. https://t.co/hm81ACkOuK
— Maia Sandu (@sandumaiamd) May 18, 2024

Greece — Katerina Sakellaropoulou was elected into the presidency on March 13^, 2020, and still holds the seat.

Με χαρά υποδέχθηκα στο Προεδρικό Μέγαρο την @EP_President Roberta Metsola. Η έχει πετύχει πολλά, αντιμετωπίζει όμως μεγάλες προκλήσεις που απαιτούν συντονισμένη δράση και ενότητα. Η συμμετοχή στη διαμόρφωση του ευρωπαϊκού μας μέλλοντος, στις προσεχείς εκλογές του @Europarl_EL,… pic.twitter.com/LQRMLvg86M
— President GR (@PresidencyGR) February 20, 2024

Tanzania — Samia Suluhu was sworn into power on March 19, 2021, after the death of former president Makufuli.

Baada ya mikutano mbalimbali ya kazi katika ziara yangu nchini Korea nilipata wasaa wa kukutana na kuzungumza na ndugu zetu Watanzania waishio nchini humo, baadhi wakiwa na familia zao.

Nimefurahi kuona imani na juhudi zao za kuendelea kuwekeza nyumbani, na kuwahakikishia kuwa… pic.twitter.com/ZYdL9yVO3B
— Samia Suluhu (@SuluhuSamia) June 5, 2024

Honduras — seating in power is Xiomara Castro, she was elected into power on January 27^, 2022.

#EsRixi pic.twitter.com/YK3wltpdvd
— Riximania (@riximaniahn) April 22, 2024

India — Droupadi Murmu was elected on July 25, 2022, and she still holds the seat.

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a dinner for the outgoing Union Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister @narendramodi, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/iCN4LYKpUi
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 5, 2024

Peru — Dina Boluarte is the current seating president of Peru she was elected on December 7, 2022.

En un hito histórico de la educación, la presidenta Dina Boluarte promulgó la Ley que declara de interés nacional la creación de la Universidad Nacional Fronteriza Autónoma de Yunguyo en #Puno, que permitirá potenciar el sistema educativo en la región y la zona sur del país.… pic.twitter.com/1J3vFAahWS
— Presidencia del Perú (@presidenciaperu) May 30, 2024

Slovenia — aNataša Pirc Musar was elected into power on December 26, 2022, and still holds the seat of power.

In meeting with @nmusar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, @antonioguterres congratulated the country on its election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2024-2025 term. #UNGA

Read more: https://t.co/q1Ta89hwU5 pic.twitter.com/0rmvCnZArW
— UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) September 21, 2023