The list is the definitive ranking of the female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists and policymakers who wield significant hard power are creating lasting impact around the world.

Much of the research relies on self-reported surveys from selected politicians, which are non-representative. Additionally, female politicians often differ from their male counterparts in ways ...

Still, some politicians continue to keep their home ... they're likely talking about local issues," Kaslovsky said. Overall, female representatives were more likely than their male counterparts ...

She also looks at the regions — from Latin America to Africa — where female politicians made gains. We also hear from Puakena Boreham, a former member of parliament in the Pacific island of ...