Breaking the Barriers of Entry for Women Leaders in Africa

December 06, 2022 00:40:29
Breaking the Barriers of Entry for Women Leaders in Africa
Events at USIP
Breaking the Barriers of Entry for Women Leaders in Africa

Dec 06 2022 | 00:40:29

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Show Notes

At a December 6 event, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield discussed their personal journeys to positions of leadership, the importance of empowering women in politics, public service and the private sector across Africa, and their shared bond in lifting up the next generation.

Speakers

Lise Grandeintroductory remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Former President of Liberia

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield 
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations

Aluel Atem, co-moderator
Program Officer, U.S. Institute of Peace; Co-founder Ma’ Mara Sakit Village South Sudan

Angela Chin, co-moderator
Senior Program Assistant, U.S. Institute of Peace; Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellow

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/breaking-barriers-entry-women-leaders-africa

 

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