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Building a Legacy of Leadership and Knowledge in a Center of Excellence
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center (the EJS Center) has been specifically designed to house the premier institution dedicated to advancing women’s aspirations for development in Africa.
Amujae Initiative
Developed to create and sustain a league of women leaders within the public service arena in Africa, the Amujae Initiative is the flagship programme of the EJS Center. Now in it’s third year, Amujae Leaders represent women from diverse backgrounds with a similar track record of achievements in public life and a shared passion for uplifting African women and girls and the continent as a whole.

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