9 Female Leaders Gaining Notice
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9 Female Leaders Gaining Notice

Explainer Video by Thamine Nayeem

September 16, 2019 12:00 pm (EST)

9 Female Leaders Gaining Notice
Explainer Video

There are currently 23 female world leaders worldwide. From Estonia's Kersti Kaljulaid to Ethiopia's Sahle-Work Zewde.

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