2022 WINNER

Sanna Marin

Former Prime Minister of Finland

Sanna Mirella Marin is the 46th prime minister of Finland. She assumed office at the age of 34, making her the youngest prime minister in the world. She also became leader of the liberal Finish Social Democratic Party in 2020. Sanna Marin has been a strong advocate for gender equality throughout her career. She has actively worked to promote women's rights and increase female representation in politics. As the Prime Minister, she has prioritized policies aimed at achieving gender equality, including initiatives to close the gender pay gap and enhance parental leave benefits. Under her leadership, Finland reduced the gender disparity in technology education and workplaces and worked on ensuring safe online spaces by addressing online gender-based violence. Moreover, Finland allocated increased funding for innovative initiatives and implemented technology-driven solutions to enhance healthcare services.