When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the first democratically elected woman president in Africa, she embarked on an arduous journey to bring Liberia into a new era of peace, democracy, and stability following years of civil war. Since then, she has…
Equitable and just societies cannot flourish if women are not able to take their rightful place at the decision-making table. Representing half of the world’s population, their contribution to public governance is a prerequisite for long-term development and progress that…
Advancing gender equality requires long-term commitment, collective action, and the determination to challenge and overcome systemic barriers and obstacles. Critical to these efforts is the presence of women in leadership and decision-making positions in economic, social, and political life. Throughout…
Since the first International Women’s Day was held over a century ago, much progress has been made toward gender equity as a fundamental human right and the basis for a prosperous world – emphasized by Goal #5 of the SDGs.…
As Nigerians head to the polls to elect their next president and state governors, progress toward greater representation of women in public leadership remains slow. The EJS Center’s Data Hub shows that the proportion of women representatives in both legislative…
Achieving peace and silencing the guns of conflict across Africa are critical if the continent is to achieve its full potential. In a keynote address at the Chatham House ‘Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2030: Lessons from Mozambique’ event,…
As the first democratically elected woman president in Africa, Liberia’s former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has created a leadership legacy, inspiring women and girls from across Africa to walk in her footsteps. To honor her legacy, the Economic Community of…
