From 100 Words for Wind to Safe Tap Water–Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Iceland
World’s First Female President
Iceland’s history of empowering women is exemplified by its first democratically elected female president, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. During the 1980 presidential campaign, she defeated three male candidates, securing 33.6% of the votes and making history. Finnbogadóttir went on to serve as president for many years, winning re-election in 1988 with a resounding 94.6% of the votes.
Today, at an advanced age, she remains a prominent figure in politics, championing women’s rights and inspiring generations of women leaders. Her presence at the 2022 Reykjavik Global Forum was a testament to her enduring legacy, and she was honored by Iceland’s prime minister, Katrin Jakobsdottir, and other high-ranking women in politics.
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