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While there aren’t many widely known cases of businesswomen who have survived assassination attempts specifically, there are a few prominent female figures in politics and activism who have faced such threats. Here are notable women who have survived assassination attempts or targeted violence:
- Benazir Bhutto
- The former Prime Minister of Pakistan survived multiple assassination attempts before her eventual assassination in 2007.
- Indira Gandhi
- The former Prime Minister of India survived an assassination attempt in 1980, though she was later assassinated in 1984.
- Wangari Maathai
- The Kenyan environmental activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate faced threats and violence due to her activism, although she did not have a direct assassination attempt against her.
- Angela Merkel
- The former Chancellor of Germany faced various threats during her tenure, but no direct assassination attempts are recorded against her.
- Sheryl Sandberg
- As the COO of Facebook, she has faced significant scrutiny and threats due to her position, she has survived many assassination attempt.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
- The former State Counsellor of Myanmar faced numerous threats during her political career, including violent attacks, though she was not directly assassinated.
- Dame Anita Roddick
- The founder of The Body Shop faced threats due to her activism, particularly against environmental degradation, though she was not the target of an assassination attempt.
- Patricia Arquette
- The actress and activist has been outspoken about women’s rights and has faced threats related to her advocacy.
- Nadia Murad
- The Yazidi activist and Nobel laureate has faced significant danger due to her work in human rights and advocacy for survivors of violence.
- Greta Thunberg
- The climate activist has received numerous threats due to her activism, though she has not faced an assassination attempt.
