HerStory Buff: Sirimavo Bandaranaike - The World's First Female Prime Minister

In this episode of HerStory Buff, where we talk about women in history, we dive into the fascinating life of Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the world's first female prime minister. Journey with us as we explore how this trailblazing leader from a small island nation shattered the global glass ceiling in 1960, well before her counterparts Indira Ghandi in India and Margaret Thatcher in Britain.
We'll uncover her rise to power after a personal tragedy, how she balanced tradition with progress, and the ways she steered Sri Lanka through turbulent times. From navigating Cold War politics to implementing groundbreaking social reforms, Bandaranaike's story is one of resilience, determination, and groundbreaking leadership.
You can also listen to this episode as a podcast on most streaming services.
Artwork by Leila Mead.
Music: As History Unfolds by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen.

[@sandeepbandara2339]

One of a most respected Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 State Head in the world.
"Mrs Sirimavo Bandaranaike"

[@teewee7225]

Most practical and realistic leader in SL.

[@srinisamaranayake3799]

She was the best Prime Minister we had. She developed my Motherland....If her policies were continued Srilanka would have been the leading Self-sufficient developed Country in Asia. She was a Gorgeous Lady who brought fame to Srilanka.

[@nalakaindrakumara1141]

Very important program I like this program .

[@asankakarunaratna2238]

After Vihara Maha Devi, she's the greatest woman born in this land

[@HirunKarunaratne]

*Sirimavo? More like Sirima-woe! 😂*
*5 months ago, I coined this new name for her 😁. It's amazing how her name totally sums up the chaos of her governance! I mean, what a fitting name to describe her messy rule! 😂*

[@HirunKarunaratne]

Sirima-woe: 🍾🥂🍛🍗🍴🍷😋🤤
Sri Lankans: ♨️🚫🛐🥔🍠💀⚰️🪦

[@Benita-q1c]

❤❤❤👍👍😄

[@ManojHettithanthrige]

❤

[@MaithriMaithri-g5f]

Supar.bndara.nayakaya .weri.👍

[@HemanthPercy]

Her name was Sirima.

[@MaithriMaithri-g5f]

First..wold.අගමැති nihatha.mani..namba.1.🎉

[@rejeechandrasiri9200]

Kelani veli dumriya para gelavima,,sihara vanaya athulu vananthara vinasaya,,Hal polu dama mahajanaya kusaginne thebima,

[@josephrajah3865]

She is only high schools educated not even qualified high school

[@rws-f8d]

ඉන්දිරා පරබැල්ලි කොටි නිර්මානය කල.ෂික් බ්රොිලා නිවමයි තලලදොපු මෙිකිව