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REPORTAGE
S H E LE A D S
On June 24, 2010, Julia Gillard (below left) was
sworn in as Australia’s 27th prime minister, the
first woman to hold the title. The fact that the first
female governor-general, Quentin Bryce (below
right), performed the honour made it a particularly
powerful moment. Across the ditch, New Zealand’s
Jacinda Ardern (right) has since reimagined the role
of PM. Aside from having a baby while in office, her
compassionate leadership has made her a global
icon. And who can forget German Chancellor
Angela Merkel (bottom) famously staring down
President Trump at the 2018 G7 Summit, while
surrounded by the world’s most powerful men?
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