North Yemen

Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Arab Republic of Yemen (North Yemen) 1967-90
A traditionalist islamic state

The state was reunified with the South in 1990. See Yemen Ministers

President Sahih (1978-90) appointed 12 female deputy ministers during his time in office, according to some sources. One source says that the first woman deputy minister was appointed around 1981

 

Last update 03.03.03