Beng Hong Oon
Trailblazing legal and political figure in British Malaya, renowned for her pioneering achievements and contributions to women’s representation in law and politics.
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Burecca of the Maldives
Notable queen consort in Maldivian history, recognized for her intriguing life and political maneuvers during the early 16th century.
Dr Akmaral Arystanbekova
Kazakhstani diplomat and academic
Kurmanjan Datka
Kurmanjan Datka, known as the Tsarina of Alaï or the “Queen of the South” in Kyrgyz, was a prominent figure in the history of present-day Kyrgyzstan.
Choua Lee Yang
Hmong refugee and educator
Eowudong
Versatile 15th-century Joseon Dynasty artist, excelling in dance, literature, art, and poetry.
Durgavati
Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until her death in 1564
Hayati binti Mohd Salleh
Hayati binti Mohd Salleh was the first female Attorney General of Brunei and the first female High Court Judge in the Supreme Court of Brunei.
Indradevi
Politically influential queen of the Khmer Empire from roughly 1181 to 1219
Fatima Jinnah
Fatima Jinnah was a prominent Pakistani politician and served as the Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan from 1960 until her passing in 1967.