Sirimavo Bandaranaike
Sirimavo Bandaranaike, three times Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, was the first woman in the world to hold the office of prime minister. Her daughter later became President then Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
1960: Ceylon elects world's first woman PM
From the BBC, a feature about the world's first woman prime minister, Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
From the BBC, a feature about the world's first woman prime minister, Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
Bandaranaike, Sirimavo
Biography from The Columbia Encyclopedia 2000. Includes pronunciation of her name.
Biography from The Columbia Encyclopedia 2000. Includes pronunciation of her name.
China Said Ready to Fund Statue
A memorial statue, larger-than-life, of Sirimavo Bandaranaike, may be erected next to that of her husband. Their daughter, Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga, chaired the Central Committee of the Freedom Party as it made plans for the statue.
A memorial statue, larger-than-life, of Sirimavo Bandaranaike, may be erected next to that of her husband. Their daughter, Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga, chaired the Central Committee of the Freedom Party as it made plans for the statue.
Leading Ladies: Women and Leadership Around the World
This lesson plan (grades 6-12) focuses on Sirimavo Bandaraike, the world's first woman prime minister, and then has students research other women leaders.
This lesson plan (grades 6-12) focuses on Sirimavo Bandaraike, the world's first woman prime minister, and then has students research other women leaders.
Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Former Sri Lankan Premier, Dies at 84
Obituary in the New York Times, October 11, 2000, on the death of the first woman to serve as a prime minister. (another copy of the article)
Obituary in the New York Times, October 11, 2000, on the death of the first woman to serve as a prime minister. (another copy of the article)
Sirimavo Bandaranaike, world's first woman prime minister
"The story of the once shy housewife-turned-illustrious stateswoman." TIMEAsia obituary of Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
"The story of the once shy housewife-turned-illustrious stateswoman." TIMEAsia obituary of Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
Sri Lanka: the life and legacy of Sirima Bandaranaike
An analysis by a socialist (4th International) web site on the political history of Sirima Bandaranaike.
An analysis by a socialist (4th International) web site on the political history of Sirima Bandaranaike.
Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike Family Sets Parliamentary Record
Sirimavo Bandaranaike's son takes his place in power, continuing a family tradition.
Sirimavo Bandaranaike's son takes his place in power, continuing a family tradition.