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1 stepson. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir [1] ( Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈjouːhana ˈsɪːɣʏrðarˌtouhtɪr̥]; born 4 October 1942) is an Icelandic politician, who served as prime minister of Iceland from 2009 to 2013. Elected as an MP from 1978 to 2013, she was appointed as Iceland's Minister of Social Affairs and Social Security ...
May 1, 2024 · Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (born October 4, 1942, Reykjavík, Iceland) was an Icelandic politician who served as prime minister of Iceland from 2009 to 2013. She was the country’s first female prime minister and the world’s first openly gay head of government (Per-Kristian Foss served briefly as acting prime minister of Norway in ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Johanna Sigurdardottir, the longest-serving member of Parliament and the first female prime minister of Iceland. She is a champion of gender equality, gay rights and environmental protection.
Sep 16, 2018 · Johanna Sigurdardottir is a former prime minister of Iceland. She was the first woman to serve in the role, from 2009 to 2013. There is every reason to consider seriously how things might...
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Jun 28, 2021 · The former Icelandic leader received a badge of honor from the queer interest and activism association for her achievements and role model status. She was praised for her reforms on marriage equality and her perseverance in the face of challenges.
Nov 10, 2021 · 10 November 2021 – REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND – At the conclusion of the Reykjavik Global Forum, the 2021 Women Political Leaders Trailblazer Award was given to Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland (2009-2013) and the world’s first openly LGBT head of government.
Parliamentary career. Member of Althingi for the Reykjavík Constituency 1978–2003, for the Reykjavík South Constituency 2003–2007 and for the Reykjavík North Constituency since 2007. Deputy Speaker of Althingi 1979,1983–1984 and 2003–2007. Previous committees. Member of the Social Affairs Committee 2003–2007.
