Gro Harlem Brundtland

Norway's first woman prime minister. Dr. Brundtland, a physician, was Prime Minister of Norway 1981, 1986-1989, and 1990-1996. She has worked on health and environment issues internationally, and since 1998 has been the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Brundtland, Gro Harlem
Biography from The Columbia Encyclopedia 2000. Includes pronunciation of her name.

Director-General Sets Out WHO Stance: Health/Human Rights
Marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr. Brundtland, Director-General of the World Health Organization seeks to have health considered as a basic human right.

Dr G. H. Brundtland Takes Up Office
A 1998 press release from WHO (World Health Organization) on the succession of Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland to the office. (Link to her speech is not currently working.)

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland Elected Director General
Announcement in May 1998 of the election by the World Health Assembly of Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland of Norway to the post of Director-General of the World Health Organization for a 5-year term.

New Director-General of WHO: Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland
January 1998 press release on the nomination of Dr. Brundland as head of WHO.

Profile of Gro Harlem Brundtland
A profile from "Women Leaders and Transformation in Developing Countries." Includes a biography, map of Norway and demographic information about Norway, Includes a section on the status of women in Norway and some quotes on women's rights from Brundtland.

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