Climate change has been defined as the worst catastrophe of our generation. Its repercussions are already affecting millions of people across the planet. Here in Africa, despite having one of the lowest per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the world,…
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf s’associe avec la Harvard Library pour conserver et gérer ses documents personnels Communiqué de presse conjoint de l’ancienne présidente libérienne Ellen Johnson Sirleaf et de la Harvard Library annonçant leur partenariat pour conserver et gérer ses…
Africa is a diverse, youthful, and dynamic continent. Its people have been the custodians of rich cultural and natural heritages and have overcome challenges throughout the ages. This Africa Day, we celebrate all those who continue to make the continent…
“Data in the context of African development is critical to formulating evidence-based policies,” stressed former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf when speaking on achieving justice and equity in Africa at this year’s Afrobarometer Planning Meeting in Ghana. Madam Sirleaf advocated for…
The EJS Center’s mission to champion women’s ascension to the highest levels of leadership across Africa continues with renewed vigor in 2023 with the inauguration of the 2023 Amujae Leaders. A distinguished group of African women, the Amujae Leaders have…
Environmental crises disproportionately impact women and girls. In Africa and around the world, current climate and biodiversity challenges exacerbate existing gender inequalities and put a heavy burden on the shoulders of women whose livelihoods depend on diverse and healthy natural…
The African continent boasts some of the world’s most outstanding cultural and natural sites. It is home to iconic wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty, and hosts a quarter of global biodiversity. Africa’s distinctive and unique plethora of traditions, languages, sites,…
We are delighted to announce the third cohort of accomplished African women – the 2023 Amujae Leaders – joining our flagship program, the Amujae Initiative. The third cohort is made up of 12 women leaders from 10 countries across the…
“No one is safe, until everyone is safe” are the cautionary words from Amujae Leader, Bogolo J. Kenewendo, in her recent piece for global news opinion site Project Syndicate. Addressing the risks that climate change poses to global stability, Bogolo…
