Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
24th President of Liberia
Founder of the EJS Center
Message from Our Founder
Internationally known as “Africa’s Iron Lady,” Nobel Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a leading promoter of freedom, peace, justice, women’s empowerment and democratic rule. As Africa’s first democratically-elected female head of state, she has led Liberia through reconciliation and recovery following the nation’s decade-long civil war, as well as the Ebola Crisis, winning international acclaim for achieving economic, social, and political change.
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President Obasanjo President Ameenah Dr. Tedros Distinguished participants Allow me to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to His Excellency President Mahama for convening this extraordinary gathering. Mr. President, your
August 10, 2025
Writing in Devex, our founder, former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, argues that the Pact for the Future will not be fit for purpose if gender equality—specifically women in
September 3, 2024
In Mexico, the first woman president has been elected after an unprecedented contest between two women candidates. In South Korea earlier this year, voters ushered in a record number of
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