“If the world can be saved it will be by women” Vigdís Finnbogadóttir

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes the first woman elected President of Iceland. She was the world’s first democratically directly elected female president.

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir – Former President of Iceland – Associated Links:

• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir |  Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vigdis-Finnbogadottir
• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir |Biography: https://www.biography.com/people/vigd%C3%ADs-finnbogadóttir-37420
• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir | Women’s International Center: http://www.wic.org/bio/finnboga.htm
• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir | World Economic Forum: http://www.wef.org.in/fru-vigdis-finnbogadottir/
• “Coffee With a Woman Who Changed Iceland” | Onward: http://onward.nationalgeographic.com/2013/10/24/coffee-with-a-woman-who-changed-iceland/
• “Vigdis Finnbogadóttir: Founding Chair, President, Iceland (1980-1996)” | United Nations Foundation: http://www.unfoundation.org/features/cwwl-bios/cwwl-leadership/Vigdis-Finnbogadottir.html 
• “There’s proof: electing women radically improves life for mothers and families” |The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/dec/06/iceland-women-government-better-for-mothers-america-lessons
• “History: The world’s first democratically elected female president” | Iceland Monitor: https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/politics_and_society/2016/11/08/history_the_world_s_first_democratically_elected_fe/
• Vigdis Finnbogadóttir | Quotes: https://www.quoteikon.com/vigdis-finnbogadottir-quotes.html

Disclaimer: This content was prepared by the author in her personal capacity. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, opinion, or position of their employer.