How Female Leaders in Greece are Creating Opportunities
SEATTLE, Washington — In Greece, women have become prominent leaders across many sectors. While gender equality is still being realized, more female leaders have accepted the challenge. With a growing number of women in specialized fields, their initiatives are making a difference. From politics to mental health care, female leaders in Greece are creating opportunities in many ways.
Overcoming Barriers in Politics
In 2020 Greece gained its first female president, elected into office by parliament. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, a high court judge and advocate for human rights, has made great strides in breaking through gender inequality barriers. Previously serving as the first woman president of the Council of State, the top administrative court, Sakellaropoulou’s election into office as president is historical for Greece. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis believes this decision addresses the criticisms of the lack of women in senior positions in politics.