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Forbes Names President Sahle-Work Zewde Among 100 Most Powerful Women
published by December 10, 2020
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President Sahle-Work Zewde has been named among the 100 Most Powerful Women of 2020 by Forbes magazine. (Fake images)
Tadias Magazine
By Tadias staff
Updated: December 10, 2020
New York (TADIAS) – Forbes Magazine named Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde among the 100 Most Powerful Women of 2020.
According to the magazine, “The women on the 17th annual power list come from 30 countries and were born in four generations. There are 10 heads of state, 38 CEOs and five artists among them. But where they differ in age, nationality and job description, they are united in the way they have been using their platforms to tackle the unique challenges of 2020. ”
This year’s list of distinguished women from around the world includes US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister of Norway , Erna Solberg, as well as Fair Fight USA’s founder and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams.
Regarding President Sahle-Work, the publication noted:
In October 2018, Sahle-Work Zewde became the first female president of Ethiopia and the only active female head of state in Africa.
A seasoned diplomat and veteran of the United Nations, Zewde was appointed by a unanimous vote of parliament.
In her first speech to parliament, Zewde promised to be a voice for women and highlighted the importance of unity.
The appointment joins an unprecedented series of changes as part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s reforms focused on easing government control.
Traditionally a ceremonial role, Zewde’s appointment is a tremendously symbolic move for the conservative country, opening the door to gender parity.
You can see the full list at Forbes.com »
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