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.
While some of these individuals are primarily known for their political or activist roles, their influence in business and advocacy has made them targets for violence. The nature of threats against women in leadership positions can often be severe, but specific records of assassination attempts are less common.
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