Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
@MaEllenSirleaf
Former President of the Republic of Liberia, advocate for women and founder of @EJSCenter, Grandmother of 12, local farmer.
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17-07-2018 20:41:54
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I commend #AmujaeLeaders Joanah Mamombe MP Gladys Wanga, E.G.H. Anne Waiguru EGH, OGW Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE and Bogolo Kenewendo for their valuable contributions at #COP28 . Their work and leadership exemplify how women are driving #ClimateAction in their countries and across our continent.
75 years since the adoption of the UN's Universal #HumanRights Declaration we take stock of why it's more important than ever to respect the dignity of every person. Thank you for the joint reflections Hillary Clinton, Michelle Bachelet, and Allida Black. medium.com/@HillaryClinto…
Bravo to #AmujaeLeader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE for her stellar engagement at #COP28 , championing the importance of equality and inclusion in the fight against the #climate crisis.
At the #RLMForum2023 on the sidelines of #COP28 I was proud to strengthen the joint commitment by Africa Frontline First Africa CDC & other partners to support community health workers – a workforce led by women – & was honored to receive the Reaching the Last Mile Lifetime Achievement Award.
I spent 5 fruitful days in South Africa, where I joined the inaugural #CapeTownConversations dialogue alongside former President Mbeki, & the African Union Conference on #PositiveMasculinity . I now head to Dubai for Reaching the Last Mile's #COP28 Forum on climate-health discussions.
Alongside my fellow members of The Elders, I call on President Biden to set out a serious #peace plan to end the #Israel - #Palestine conflict, and help build a new coalition for peace to deliver it. Read our open letter below. bit.ly/3ujbkiL
I was pleased to partner with Global Black Economic Forum and am grateful for their generosity & shared commitment to advancing women's leadership. The future of #Africa depends on women being empowered to lead the way, including through programs like the #AmujaeInitiative . bit.ly/47eXXy5
I applaud Malado KABA & this new African Development Bank Group Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) partnership. Tapping into the power of women entrepreneurs has the potential to transform #Africa & I look forward to seeing outcomes that include more governments implementing gender-sensitive policies & regulatory reforms.
Securing a more peaceful & prosperous future depends on an inclusive multilateral system. I thank Intl Peace Institute & Open Society Foundations for the opportunity to share my perspective on this topic & the importance of #GenderEquity for sustainable development. youtube.com/watch?v=LHp_P0…
My call to action on #pandemicpreparedness urges global leaders to prioritize international cooperation for our collective benefit. The Ebola crisis in Liberia should have been a ‘never again moment’ & I have firm ideas on what we need to fix the system. bit.ly/3sTgdhH
I will be speaking at the Intl Peace Institute Open Society Foundations event on the topic 'Multilateralism by the Numbers: What People Want and How to Deliver It' today from 5-6:30pm EDT. You can register to join the webinar here: bit.ly/3Zgmsbf
The launch of the Angie Brooks International Centre (ABIC) Women’s Situation Room represents our joint commitment to ensuring peaceful & inclusive election processes in #Liberia . As we approach the general elections, I urge all citizens to uphold our nation's hard-won peace. bit.ly/3PkBV6P
Peace in #Liberia would not have been possible without the determination of women. I was honored to join an inter-generational dialogue alongside courageous women #peacebuilders & a new generation of #womenleaders to whom we entrust our country's future. bit.ly/3Z0Mz67