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.
Lise Grande, introductory 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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