Dilma Rousseff
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Dilma Rousseff's achievements stand out for breaking gender barriers in Latin American politics and her resilience through adversity. She was the first woman to be elected President of Brazil, a historic milestone that inspired a generation of female leaders. Her recognition by Time magazine as one of the world's most powerful women in 2011 highlighted her global stature. The Order of the Southern Cross and honorary doctorates from prestigious universities underscore her contributions to economics and politics. Her election as the first President of the New Development Bank further cements her status as a key player in international economic policy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Presidential Medal of Merit
Awarded for contributions to the nation.
Order of the Southern Cross
One of Brazil's highest honors for service.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognizing contributions to economics and politics.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognizing contributions to economics and politics.
Rankings & Lists
The World's Most Powerful Women
The World's Most Powerful Women
Magazine Covers
Time
2011
The Woman Who Rules Brazil
Newsweek
2011
Women in Power Special Issue
Vogue Brazil
2011
Politics and Fashion Intersection
Records & Feats
First Female President of Brazil
Made history as the first woman elected to the presidency in Brazil's history.
First President of the New Development Bank
Elected as the inaugural president of the BRICS financial institution.