For the first time in the history of the country, a woman has been appointed prime minister of South Korea

Women candidates can occupy the record number of state governor positions during the fall elections in the USA.

US First Lady Laura Bush presented annual award for contribution to development of democracy on July 9. Award was presented to Muborak Tashpulatova, director of one of Tashkent social-educational centers.

The 6th All-Russian contest "Woman director of the Year" starts in Russia. Contest is organized by the Russian Association of women entrepreneurs.

Two women entered the new Czech Government formed by the Social-Democrat Vladimir Spidla.

Journalist Ekaterina Andreyeva, hostess of the "Vremya" program on ORT TV channel has once worked in the General Office of Public Prosecutor: looks very feminine but can wield all the shooting weapons and is a professional driver.