Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Saharan Arab Democratic Republic (Western Sahara) (Universal Suffrage 1997)
The territory has been occupied by Morocco for many years. The freedom movement Polisario Front formed Provisoric governments. A UN-sponsored plebiscite is planned in the area

1982-circa 85 Minister of Health Nema Ould al-Joumani

1999-2007 Minister of Culture and Sport Mariem Salek H'Mada
2007- Minister of Education
Her name is also transcribed Mariam Ehmada.

2003-  Secretary of State and Women's Emancipation Mahfuda Mohamed Rahal