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INFO RUEHZL/EUROPEAN POLITICAL COLLECTIVE

UNCLAS PRAGUE 000024 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
EUR/NCE FOR ERIC FICHTE; S/WE FOR SASHA MEHRA, GERDA LANE 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL PHUM KWMN EZ
SUBJECT: CZECH REPUBLIC'S MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 
 
REF: STATE 202341 
 
¶1. Post has identified the five most influential women in the 
Czech Republic, per reftel, as well as additional women who 
are noteworthy for their various accomplishments. Political 
officer Sarah Peck is the POC for women's issues at post 
(420-257-022-312, pecksc@state.gov). 
 
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Five Most Influential Czech Women 
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¶2. The five most influential women in the Czech Republic: 
 
Petra Prochazkova: journalist, humanitarian worker (in 
Chechnya), supporter of civil rights. 
 
Olga Girstlova: internationally recognized business women, 
owner of a telecommunications company. 
 
Renata Vesecka: Supreme prosecutor, government, lawyer. 
 
Vlasta Parkanova: named on January 9 as the new Minsiter of 
Defense; recognized as the Czech Republic's most popular 
politician. 
 
Teresa Maxova: super model, founder of a respected charitable 
organization that helps children. 
 
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Other Famous, Respected Czech Women 
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¶3. Four additional women who are well-known and respected: 
 
Katerina Neumannova: Olympic medalist, skier, beloved by 
nearly all Czechs. 
 
Helena Trestikova: named on January 9 as the new Minsiter of 
Culture; also a respected maker of documentaries and films. 
She is an up and coming Czech woman. 
 
Helena Illnerova: respected scientist, former head of the 
Czech Academy of Sciences. 
 
Livie Klausova: First Lady, head of a significant charitable 
foundation. 
 
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Respected Women in Media 
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¶4. Four women who are noteworthy for their contributions in 
journalism, filmmaking, and television: 
 
Nova Friedrichova: Czech TV journalist. 
 
Jana Ciglerova: journalist and editor for a leading Czech 
daily newspaper; focuses on gender issues. 
 
Olga Sommerova: respected maker of documentaries and films. 
 
Halina Pawlovska: talk show celebrity and writer. Similar to 
(but not as beloved as) Oprah Winfrey. 
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