The participation of women in political life brings about positive transformations that benefit society as a whole, from building lasting peace to promoting inclusive policies and equitable development. Liberia, which is preparing to hold presidential and legislative elections later this…
Women leaders of today walk in the footsteps of those who, through their past achievements, have unlocked the doors of leadership and progressed before them. Day after day, they draw inspiration and motivation from the legacy of those women leaders…
Leveraging research and innovation to improve human capital development and public financial management are hallmarks of Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones’s career in public leadership. Joining a panel of high-level public financial management experts at an Overseas Development Institute…
For generations, Liberian women have led innovations that spark advancements in every sphere of life. By challenging gender inequities and advocating for underserved communities, they effect transformative impact on healthcare, education, economic growth, rural development, peace and security, and many…
African women continue to make strides in public leadership by overcoming systemic barriers and challenging gender bias. The EJS Center’s Amujae Leaders are prime examples of accomplished African women who are striving, each in their own field, to create a…
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.…
On this International Women’s Day, we are celebrating three years since the inception of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center). We also continue to honor and celebrate former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf by building…
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,…
