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How women will lead us to freedom, justice and peace | H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Jun 26, 2020

H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female president of an African nation and Nobel laureate, shares her inspiring journey of leadership in post-civil war Liberia. She emphasizes how crucial gender equality is to fostering peace and prosperity, recounting the pivotal role women played in rebuilding the nation. Sirleaf outlines her vision for empowering future female leaders and highlights the systemic barriers women face in leadership roles. Listen in for her insights on the transformative power of women in governance.

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Intro

5min

Empowering Women Through Leadership in Post-Conflict Liberia

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The Struggle and Progress of Women in Leadership

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Empowering Women for a Just and Peaceful Society

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“I was the first woman president of an African nation, and I do believe more countries ought to try that,” says H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Nobel laureate and former president of Liberia. Telling the story of how Liberian women helped rebuild their country after years of civil war, Sirleaf discusses why gender equality is essential to peace and prosperity -- and shares her plan to uplift a generation of women prepared to take leadership positions and catalyze social change.

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