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Announcing our 5th Cohort of Amuje Leaders

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What our first participation at CSW confirmed about women’s leadership in Africa: Reflections from our Executive Director, Ellen O. Pratt - EJS Center

Amujae Leader Aya Chebbi at the Amujae Leadership Forum 2025

Amujae Leader Sahar Albazar at the Amujae Leadership Forum 2025

Musiehjah – The African Women’s House, CSW70 Side Event

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins Kenyan Leaders for high-level dialogue on women’s political power - EJS Center

Tanzania’s First Female President: Progress or Setback for Women’s Political Leadership in Africa? - EJS Center

The Truth About Women in Cameroonian Politics: Overlooked or Underrepresented? - EJS Center

Applications are now open for the 5th cohort of Amujae Leaders!

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf makes commitment to build the African Women’s House: A first-of-its-kind pan-African hub for women’s leadership - EJS Center

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Amujae Features: A Conversation with Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP Tickets, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Collaborative Action Towards #GapZero Tickets, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Webinar Registration: Southern Africa #GapZero Consultations

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#GapZero Consultations: East Africa Webinar Registration - Zoom

Revamped EJS Center Data Hub

EJS Center Progress Report (2024) - EJS Center

2025 Amujae Leaders - EJS Center

After Chad’s Transition, What Future for Gender Parity? - EJS Center

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Reflecting on Gender Parity After Senegal’s Big Election Year - EJS Center

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Shifting the Landscape Report: Anniversary Edition

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Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Reflects on Leadership, Democracy, and the Power of Women in Public Life at the Bush Center - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Newsletter: The path to gender parity in public leadership

Will Ghana’s Upcoming Elections Close the Gender Gap? - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Is Namibia about to elect their first woman President?

This is President Lula’s moment to cement his status as a global climate leader

Africa: America's Glass Ceiling Remains, But the Path for Women Leaders is Clearer Than Ever

Chad Country Snapshot 2024

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Women in Leadership: Mozambique’s Journey Toward Equality - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

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#SADecides2024: Is Progress on Women’s Representation in South Africa Stalling? - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Women and girls must be at the center of the Pact for the Future, writes former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ahead of UNGA 79 - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

The Silent Half: Why Women Remain Absent in Algerian Elections

Opinion: For the Pact for the Future to succeed, include women and girls

Women and girls must be at the center of the Pact for the Future, writes former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ahead of UNGA 79 - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Rwanda Country Snapshot 2024 - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

New EJS Center reports explore the shifting landscape of women’s leadership in Africa and profile the inspiring women who are advancing equality - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

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2024 Amujae High Level Leadership Forum Report - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Shapers and Shakers: Technology

6 months into 2024: championing women’s leadership is more important than ever

2023 Progress Report - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Amujae Initiative

Shifting the Landscape: 2023 in Review

Tanzania’s political parties have few women in leadership and candidate lists: some solutions

During This Super Election Year, More Women Are Needed at the Top | by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf & Binaifer Nowrojee - Project Syndicate

C40 Annual Report

Amujae High-Level Leadership Forum in the news - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Africa Day 2024: a moment of celebration and an opportunity to accelerate gender equity - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Yawa Hansen-Quao - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Redefining Multilateralism

World Press Freedom Day Conference

Women's Rights, Sustainable Futures: A Pathway to Achieving the SDGs

UNDP Annual Report: closing the gender gap will accelerate resolutions to multifaceted crises - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Dr. Yakama Manty Jones - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Amujae High-Level Leadership Forum: three cohorts of Amujae Leaders come together in Kigali - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

The African Way: the case for economic self-reliance

Transformfreetown.org

The George Washington University - Inaugural Africa lecture series

A year like no other for democracy

Women in parliament 2023 report: great progress and lingering challenges for Africa - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

"Removing barriers to the effective political participation of women" by Fatou Jagne Senghore

I am Nala- Amujae Leader Emma Theofelus

The 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women: a unique opportunity to advance parity in leadership - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

International Women's Day Dialogue

Dr Yakama Jones Promotes Gender Equity In Speech at Harvard

EJS Center Statement on International Women’s Day - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Guardian: Let’s ensure women’s voices are heard | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

George Washington University: African Studies lecture by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

The 'Year of Education' must be a turning point for girls' education in Africa

Gladys Wanga

Women leaders can transform the political landscape in Ghana – 2024 general elections - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

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The Case for Mission-Driven Climate Finance | by Bogolo Kenewendo - Project Syndicate

Watch Amujae Leader Emma Theofelus appointment as the Minister of Infomation, Communication, and Technology in Namibia.

Gender Equality in STEM: A prerequisite for inclusive sustainable development - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

President Boakai Appoints Presidential Press Secretary | The Executive Mansion

Women in leadership: a prerequisite to bridging Africa’s trust deficit - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

To shape Africa's future, ramp up investments in youth education and leadership

Parity in education: a bedrock of peace and development - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Forbes Lifetime Achievement Award for former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Vote for Dr. Yakama Manty Jones - Forty Under 40 Africa Awards

Looking back at 2023: Celebrating a year of achievements at the EJS Center

Invest to Prevent Gender-Based Violence against Women & Girls

Panel Session at MDC23 on Advancing Innovative Ways to Reduce Maternal and Neonatal Mortality

To deliver inclusive and equitable climate action we need to amplify women’s voices - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Women’s Contribution to Kenya’s Socio-Economic Achievements Under-Reported

Achieving #GapZero: Evidence-Driven Inclusive Governance in Africa | Panel Discussion

Data must fuel gender equality. Here’s how to do it.

Cape Town Conversation

Women human rights defenders’ role as builders of sustainable peace must be valued and protected - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Do not ignore the suffering of Sudanese women

Peggy Onkutlwile Serame - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

The call for criminalizing gender apartheid is a call for equity and justice - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf honored at inaugural TIME100 Africa Summit in Rwanda - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Opinion: More women in power will drive sustainable development in Africa

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Elected as C40 Cities Co-Chair Alongside Mayor of London Sadiq Khan

Madam Sirleaf Named As One of TIME100 Impact Awards Africa Honorees

'If I May Put It Bluntly, I Wish Women Ruled The World.' Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf On Empowering Women Leaders | Essence

Local-level action can transform the global landscape of gender equality - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Send your birthday wishes to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

To Achieve Sustainable Growth in Africa, We Must Focus on Women - Nigeria Health Watch

Mabel Sithole - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

UNDP’s gender equality strategy harnesses the transformative power of inclusive governance and leadership - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Inclusive governance and women’s leadership top EJS Center’s agenda during UNGA 78 side events

UNGA meetings must not forget to focus on sustainability and equitable leadership for developing countries

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf advocates for inclusive multilateralism and equity at high-level forum - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Gender and Empowerment in North Africa

Africa speaks with one voice on climate action and equitable growth

Highlights from the 2023 Amujae Leadership Forum in Nairobi

Parity in education: a bedrock of peace and development

How devolution has powered women to political leadership

Amujae Leaders on the importance of women's leadership in Africa

2023 Amujae Leaders discuss the benefits of the Amujae Initiative

EJS Launches Women's Situation Room To Promote Peaceful Electoral Processes in Liberia

UNDP report finds gender bias is a prominent obstacle to achieving gender parity

Peace and reconciliation in Liberia 20 years on: the pivotal role of women leaders

Honoring women humanitarian leaders on World Humanitarian Day

Former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and other women leaders call for peace ahead of upcoming elections

Parity in education: a bedrock of peace and development

Statement on Political Violence in Zimbabwe

Point of View: Interview with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Amujae Leaders and former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discuss women’s leadership in Ghana

Empowering Women Leaders, Driving Sustainable Solutions in Ghana

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba makes waves at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference

Amujae Leader Joanah Mamombe shares her leadership experience at the AWLN Intergenerational Dialogue Forum

Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo opens up about women facing discrimination in politics

EJS Center’s reports on impact in local communities across Liberia from AWDF grant

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins discussions on economic parity at the Global Black Economic Forum summit

Women’s voices are critical for environmental decision-making

The EJS Center is recruiting a Fundraising Officer

African women as climate ‘Shapers and Shakers’: a new EJS Center report

President Sirleaf 'My Roots Are in Africa's Soil; My Ambition Is Limitless'

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf announces partnership with Harvard Library to hold and steward her personal papers

"It's time for women's equality" Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's interview with Africanews

Amujae Leaders mark Africa Month 2023

Governments Must Meet Their Biodiversity Pledge

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on The Brenthurst Foundation Podcast

Shifting the Landscape: 2022 in Review: celebration of Africa and its women public leaders

Work With Us | Research Officer

Amujae Leadership Forum in Nairobi offers inspiration and support to 2023 Amujae Leaders

Women Shapers and Shakers on Climate Change

Read the EJS Center's 2022 Progress Report

Director of Programs

Women are central to inclusive environmental solutions in Africa & beyond

African World Heritage Day: Women are the custodians of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage – ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Watch Sessions from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Ibrahim Governance Weekend

Meet the 2023 Amujae Leaders

Climate resilience in Africa needs more women leaders – ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

The EJS Center launches its new website

Women are central to political life

9to5Chick’s Top 100 Career Women in Africa.

Content development partners visit Liberia to kick off preparations for an exhibition on former President Sirleaf’s legacy

Abigail Basweti

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones on the role of technology in reshaping public financial management

Liberian women: Drivers of innovative and inclusive advancements across society

Amujae Leaders on IWD 2023

EJS Center 'Organization To Watch'

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urges global efforts to bolster women’s leadership at International Women’s Day World Bank event – ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

An Interview With Our Interim Director Oley Dibba-Wadda On What Equity Means To Her – ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

African women and girls: Leading a continent

Why Nigeria’s Elections Must Deliver For Women And Girls – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Dr. K.Y. Amoako – ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's keynote address at Chatham House

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EJS Center Data Hub

Amujae Leaders Championing Women & Girls in STEM

Amujae Leaders Application Form

Women leaders: drivers of ambitious commitments toward equality

Apply to be a 2023 Amujae Leader — EJS Center

The EJS Center marks 6th Human Rights Day in honor of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

100 MOST REPUTABLE AFRICANS, 2023.

Amujae Leader Umra Omar discusses her work in support of rural women in an interview with the EJS Center

Amujae Leader Anne Waiguru highlights the importance of gender-responsive local climate action at the Kusi Ideas Festival

Work With Us - EJS Center

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones: Fiscal revenues can help Sierra Leone achieve its development goals

I feel a powerful need to make a difference, says Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr on Sadiq Khan’s podcast

Accelerating Public Service Leadership in Africa

Request for Proposals: Gender and Development Consultant — EJS Center

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield reflect on the power of women’s leadership

Support women leaders worldwide, urges former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at Women’s Voices Summit

COP27: Amujae Leaders at the forefront of climate discussions

Data Hub for Women’s Leadership in Public Governance

Quality healthcare and sustainable growth can transform Nigeria, writes Amujae Leader Dr. Adaeze Oreh on country’s 62nd anniversary of independence

Amujae Leader Tejumola Abisoye discusses wide-ranging support offered to women entrepreneurs in Lagos State

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Addresses World Health Summit 2022

The EJS Center welcomes its new Director of Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, Cynthia Appenteng

EJS Center’s Director of Programs Rumbidzai Chisenga: Closing the gender data gap is key to achieving equality

2022 TIME100 Next: Bogolo Kenewendo

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones discusses the future of sustainable urbanization in LSE webinar

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: The solutions to global development challenges are local

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Meets With WTO Director General

A just and well-financed climate transition can transform Africa, says Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo

Rumbidzai Chisenga and Dr. Adaeze Oreh - Bellagio Conversations, The Rockefeller Foundation

Support African women healthcare workers, urges EJS Center Board Member Dr. Awele Vivien Elumelu in Devex op-ed

The world cannot be complacent about the current global gender gap, writes EJS Center’s COO Amini Kajunju

Amujae Leader Yawa Hansen-Quao facilitates an inspiring conversation between US Congresswoman and young African women

Work With Us - EJS Center

International Literacy Day: Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones discusses the rewarding challenge of promoting children’s literacy in Sierra Leone

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones joins young changemakers in discussing opportunities for positive change in Sierra Leone

Shifting to climate-resilient agriculture benefits Africa, argues Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo in landmark article

Shifting the Landscape: The 2021 Year in Review

Amujae Leader Dr. Adaeze Oreh evaluates the state of maternal health in Nigeria in new research paper — EJS Center

National Adaptation Plans(NAP) Global Expo 2022 Side Event- Transformation to Adapt: Voice of Youth

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Participates In The Africa Drive For Democracy Conference

Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo weighs in on how to maximize AfCFTA benefits for African farmers and businesses — EJS Center

African women leaders reflect on their strong network and their future as changemakers at the 2022 Amujae Leadership Forum — EJS Center

Amujae Leaders Dr. Yakama Manty Jones and Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr voice their commitment to equality at 10th Africa SRHR Conference

July is known worldwide as Disability Pride Month, a time for disabled - Learning Tree International on LinkedIn

Request for Proposals: Fundraising Campaign & Storytelling Documentary — EJS Center

Al Jazeera article portrays Amujae Leader Fadzayi Mahere’s fight for Zimbabwe’s future

The Reconstruction of Post-War Liberia: Achievements and Challenges of the Presidency of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Mum, Will The Planet Die Before I Do? podcast

Explore the EJS Center Data Hub

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones at the 10th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights on 30 June

Request for Proposals: Fundraising Campaign & Storytelling Documentary

Amujae Leader Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor: I want my leadership journey to inspire others

H.E. Monica Geingos, the First Lady of Namibia's op-ed in African Arguments.

Last call: Work with us as a Creative Content Development Consultant

Read Madam Sirleaf's article in The Telegraph: “Here’s how I survived malaria”

EJS Center’s Executive Director Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks highlights African women’s achievements in banking and finance

Become a Web Developer Partner with the EJS Center

Apply Now - Creative Content Development Consultancy

Bogolo Kenewendo appointed as UN Climate Change High-Level Champions’ Africa Director

African women continue to make headway in public leadership, EJS Center report shows

Amujae Leader Dr. Jumoke Oduwole reflects on her role as a governance innovator in Nigeria

The private sector is a crucial partner in advancing gender equality, says Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr participates in international events to discuss local climate action and support for women in urban areas

EJS Center Seeking Web Developer Partner

Amujae Leader Umra Omar highlights the critical role of women and youth in healthcare at Davos

Our collective future

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Join the 2022 Angaza Awards Ceremony. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. #AngazaAwards #AfricaWomenInFinance

Launch of the EJS Center Data Hub marked by insightful discussion on role of data in advancing gender equality

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in conversation with President of IE University on equity and the challenges of leadership

Meeting of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism

Foundation led by Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones helps children in Sierra Leone progress through education

ImpactCity & DRK Welcome Global Entrepreneurs to The Netherlands for Impact Convening | DRK Foundation | Supporting passionate, high impact social enterprises

Africa Frontline First | Advancing health, health security, and economic recovery across Africa

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones: Women are an asset for Africa’s economy

The EJS Center Liberia Support Program Grant Applications Now Open

Meet the Governance Innovators Speaker Series

Turning the Tide on Infectious Diseases and Cancer

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba: Women’s contribution to economic growth in Africa should not be underestimated

Samia Suluhu Hassan: The 100 Most Influential People of 2022

Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo discusses her leadership journey and the transformative power of women leaders on FireAway

The African diaspora can leave a legacy of prosperity on the continent, says EJS Center COO Amini Kajunju

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Helen Clark urge swift global action against pandemic threats in new report

African governments must act quickly to address development finance challenges, writes Amujae Leader Malado Kaba

Women leaders can break the cycle of gender-based violence, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Lilian Best write

EJS DataHub for Women's Leadership in Public Governance

EJS Center launches innovative data tool tracking representation of women in public governance in Africa

Launch Event: Data Hub for Women’s Leadership in Public Governance

Gender equality is essential for post-pandemic economic recovery, says Amujae Leader Malado Kaba

You are invited to join a webinar: Transformative Data: How Research Can Improve the Participation of African Women in Public Governance.

Amujae Leader Angèle Makombo participates in the Pan-African Women Empowerment Summit

Webinar | ANF Presents: Another scramble for Africa? Unpacking narratives on Business in Africa

The EJS Center rallies women leaders around the need to end gender-based violence in Liberia

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr joins two global sustainable development initiatives

DataHub Launch

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Women leaders can set the agenda for Africa’s future

Channel Africa Listen Live | Channel Africa

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf welcomes new cohort of young Kenyan public servants supported by Emerging Public Leaders

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba calls for a partnership of equals between Africa and the EU

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Avert climate disaster by giving women leadership power

World Malaria Day: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf calls for a renewed fight against the disease

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins Club de Madrid roundtable discussion on pandemic response and prevention

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr calls for cities to play a larger role in the global fight against climate change

Young people are the guarantors of equity and democracy, Madam Sirleaf says in Colorado State University lecture

Foundation led by Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones continues mission to promote literacy

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says AWLN’s new chapter provides hope for women’s leadership in Zambia

Amujae Leader Yawa Hansen-Quao urges USAID to consider governments’ key role in shaping local capacity development

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Women’s economic inclusion and sustainable development go hand in hand

COO Amini Kajunju discusses the EJS Center’s work to advance women’s public leadership

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Partners with Leading African Women Architects to Design the World’s First Presidential Center and Library for a Woman Head of State

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Women are the backbone of peace and reconciliation

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Amujae Leaders Tejumola Abisoye and Jumoke Oduwole join discussions at Lagos Employment Summit

GHADA LABIB | Ahouattitudemagazine

Amujae Leader Fadzayi Mahere advocates for an enhanced role of women in Zimbabwean politics

Women’s Month: Amujae Leaders and EJS Center Leadership speak up in support of women’s advancement in Africa and beyond

Madam Sirleaf urges global effort to redress COVID-19 vaccination imbalance in address to UN General Assembly

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Comfort Ero: End to conflict in Cameroon hinges on women’s peace-building role

Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo discusses innovation and economic resilience at Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr calls for reforms to boost climate action at local level

Amujae Leader Umra Omar says more resources are needed for girls’ and women’s healthcare in Kenya

“Women are key players in Africa’s trade ecosystem,” says Amujae Leader Malado Kaba

Bogolo Kenewendo: Innovative financial technologies in Africa should be designed with women in mind

Africa.com Women Heads of State Initiative Summit

Celebrating 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women

Investing in women leaders: Madam Sirleaf joins Amujae Leaders in Fragility Forum discussion

Dr. Adaeze Oreh - Amujae Leader, 2021 Cohort - EJS Center

EJS Center COO Amini Kajunju joins discussion on women’s leadership in the workplace

Lauder Africa Futures Conference

EJS Center report reveals significant gender bias in Zambia’s media industry

International Women’s Day

Leading Women Summit

Adaeze Odili Oreh, Country Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at National Blood Service Commission

28 Non-Partisan Political Leadership Incubators to Watch as We Work to Build Trust in Politics — Apolitical Foundation

Fragility Forum 2022 - Mar 07 | Hopin

Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr gives inspiring interview on her leadership journey

A new report from the EJS Center highlights expert recommendations for ensuring good governance in Liberia

Short Documentary Content Developer and Video Editor — EJS Center

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Equity and unity are key to ending COVID-19

Malado Kaba: Africa can tread the path of unity and prosperity

Amujae Leader Umra Omar discusses progress in delivering healthcare to rural communities in Kenya

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations

Guinea makes progress toward gender equality in government, report shows

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr delivers keynote lecture on the state of democracy in Sierra Leone

Amujae Leader Isata Kabia shares her recipe for success as a social entrepreneur

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Future climate action must take most vulnerable into account

Become an Exhibition Content Developer and Interpretive Planner — EJS Center

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba hails late mayor of Kaloum as role model for women leaders

Rumbidzai Chisenga | WomenLift Health

Madam Sirleaf advocates for women’s voices to be heard across Africa

Madam Sirleaf urges world leaders to scale up investments in global public health

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones on how greater connectivity can maximize AfCFTA’s prospects

100 Most Influential Africans 2021

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr wins Bloomberg Philanthropies' Award

In conversation with… Dr Donald Kaberuka

EJS Center releases 2021 Amujae Leadership Forum report

Apply to be a 2022 Amujae Leader — EJS Center

Director of Communications and Research — EJS Center

Prospect Research Consultant — EJS Center

Apply to be a 2022 Amujae Leader — EJS Center

Learn more about the #HaveHerBack campaign

Archives Assistant — EJS Center

Apply to be a 2022 Amujae Leader — EJS Center

Madam Sirleaf is awarded the prestigious African Women’s Development Fund Milestone Grant

Apply to be a 2022 Amujae Leader — EJS Center

Applications to be a 2022 #AmujaeLeader are open!

Celebrating two Phenomenal African women: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee - The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF)

Rumbidzai Chisenga: We need to work with urgency on tackling the repercussions of COVID-19 on women and girls

How to See the Future Report- Perry World House

EJS Center’s Executive Director Dr. Opehlia Inez Weeks participates in RUFORUM higher education conference

Get Involved – Yak Jones Foundation

Dr. Adaeze Oreh calls for young Nigerians to come together to rediscover humanity

Apply to be a 2022 Amujae Leader — EJS Center

Amujae Leader Farida Bedwei: African digital content can bring the continent closer together

Civil servants’ buy-in essential to leadership success, says Amujae Leader Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba: Let us fight impunity with steadfastness and equity

Amujae Leader Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Climate financing mechanism should match importance of cities’ role

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba shares lessons learned about post-crisis economic recovery

Director of Programs, Rumbidzai Chisenga at The Atlantic Dialogues

Apply to be a 2022 Amujae Leader — EJS Center

Madam Sirleaf and Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Action is needed to give full recognition to the role of women in democratic life

Human Rights Day

Tejumola Abisoye- The case for job creation hubs to reduce youth unemployment in Africa

Dr. Yakama Manty Jones urges Sierra Leone to build a resilient economy in the face of crisis

Adaeze Oreh, Aida A. N’Diaye-Riddick, Isata Kabia and Fatoumatta Njai Op-ed

Malado Kaba shares inspiring lessons from her journey in international development and government

Dr. Weeks to speak at the RUFORUM Triennial Conference

Amujae Leader Isata Kabia urges women to raise their voices against gender inequity

Amujae Leader Dr. Jumoke Oduwole offers inspiring vision for Nigeria’s leaders

COVID-19 IN AFRICA: A CHALLENGING ROAD TO RECOVERY

Madam Sirleaf calls on African male leaders to take action to end violence against women and girls

Amujae Leaders Dr. Adaeze Oreh and Bogolo Kenewendo discuss putting women and girls at the center of COVID-19 recovery

EJS Center’s COO Amini Kajunju joins members of the Yale African Students Association during Yale Africa Week

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr leads fight for climate action at COP26

Apply to become a 2022 Amujae Leader

Learn more about the EJS Center's #HaveHerBack campaign

The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) has launched a new chapter in Kenya

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr calls for further investment in sustainable African start-ups

Women and youth are critical to Africa’s digital transformation, according to Amujae Leader Tejumola Abisoye

How to earn the trust and buy-in of civil servants- Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor

Ghada Labib shares how Egypt is paving the way for an inclusive digital transformation

Angèle Makombo’s Article

Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses vaccine and gender inequity in Africa

Madam Sirleaf calls for gender equality at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit- Swansea University

Amujae Leader Tejumola Abisoye talks about her commitment to solving youth unemployment in Lagos in TV interview

Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf gives inaugural Kofi Annan Geneva Peace Address

#HaveHerBack featured on BBC News Africa

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba on The Brenthurst Foundation podcast

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba on the Brenthurst Foundation podacast (part I)

Have Her Back Campaign

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr on Channel 4 News at COP26

Amujae Leader Yakama Manty Jones encourages greater support for women’s leadership

Amujae Leader Dagmawit Moges Bekele calls for a new, sustainable era of aviation in Africa

Women leaders from across the African continent gather for the Amujae Leadership Forum in Monrovia

Amujae Leadership Forum featured in The New Dawn Liberia

Dr. Manty Jones discusses innovative financing models on The Brenthurst Foundation Podcast

Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf recognizes the women healthcare workers at the Heroines of Health Gala hosted by Women in Global Health

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf named a Freetown Climate Change Ambassador and awarded a Key to the City

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Girls are half of Africa’s future. We must treat them as such.

Malado Kaba calls on Guinea to empower its women during its democratic transition

Dr. Yakama Manty Jones discusses how to finance Africa’s green recovery

Malado Kaba on BBC Newsday

Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor calls on Africa’s leaders to invest in the future of digital education

AL for Governance Gathering

Gender equality must be at the heart of the global COVID-19 recovery, says Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo

HRC Global Challenges Summit

Climate Change and Social Inequalities with Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the BBC

Amujae Leader, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Discusses the Need for Climate Action at ‘Ökozid’ Premiere

Amini Kajunju Appointed COO

Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE calls for global biodiversity action at UN High-Level Event

Amujae Leader, Tejumola Aisoye, discusses the future of African fintech at West Africa Com 2021

The Future of African Agriculture and Gender Equity

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Voices Support for Youth Activists Calling for Climate Justice

Amujae Leaders stress the importance of building community at NationBuilder event

Dagmawit Moges Bekele named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Supply Chain Women in Africa

EJS Center inaugural Board Member and Amujae Coach Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala one of TIME's 100 most influential people of 2021

Amujae Leader Tejumola Abisoye speaking at Africa Tech Festival’s #WestAfricaCom

Amujae Leader Farida Bedwei speaking at Africa Tech Festival’s #WestAfricaCom

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will receive the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland’s Emily Winifred Dickson Award

Building Community: Lessons from organising across Africa

Avance Media's 100 Most Influential African Women 2021

Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones on how digital technologies can help Africa monitor its economic transformation

Mapping Progress in Liberia: The 2020 Ibrahim Index of African Governance

Swiss Press Council calls out the gender bias & sexism of Swiss newspaper's coverage of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Madam Sirleaf Urges Leaders to Take Action Following IPCC Report Release

International Youth Day

Research Partner Application

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks at Africa CDC webinar

Mapping Progress in Liberia: The 2020 Ibrahim Index of African Governance

Farida Bedwei Millennium Excellence Award

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Saywerr on Channel 4 News

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Tejumola Abisoye explains how African governments can help tackle youth unemployment in Apolitical

Webinar on Cross Country Learning for Community Health System Strengthening

UN General Assembly Briefing by The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses the future of Africa-Europe relations

Launch of Future Africa Forum Policy Brief: Africa Beyond COVID-19

African Transformation Forum (ATF2021) – Integrating to Transform

Clare Akamanzi discusses partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and EU

Umra Omar speaking at Committed To Good’s ‘Together for Equality’ webinar

#LOVEProtects: A Conversation with FLON

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins leaders to call for greater investment in clean cooking solutions

Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr named on Bloomberg’s New Economy Catalyst List

Strengthening equity in Africa and around the world after COVID-19

Generation Equality Forum x Finding Humanity podcast

Amujae Leader Clare Akamanzi shares her optimism for the future of Rwanda’s development

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Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Cooperation, collaboration, and women’s inclusion are essential to peace and development

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 50 Champion Cities

Amujae Leader Tejumola Abisoye discusses economic recovery efforts for small businesses in Lagos

Bogolo Kenewendo: The G7 must place women at the heart of their agenda

EJS Center Director of Programs Rumbidzai Chisenga on the Policy Center for the New South podcast

Amujae Leaders Isata Kabia and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings feature on the BBC World Service Africa Daily podcast

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaking at the Ibrahim Governance Weekend 2021

Amujae Coach Dr. Joyce Banda on women’s leadership in Africa

Malado Kaba discusses her leadership journey with Women on Boards

Amujae Leader Jumoke Oduwole on the Brenthurst Foundation podcast

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Ibrahim Governance Weekend 2021

Joyce Banda in conversation with Julia Gillard

Fatoumatta Njai advocates for more women leaders in conflict resolution and peacekeeping

Dr. Adaeze Oreh in Global Issues: Why West African leaders should focus on tackling youth unemployment and gender inequality

Anne Waiguru named on list of Kenya’s best-performing governors

Learn more about our flagship Amujae Initiative program and the Amujae Leaders

Umra Omar highlighted as a gubernatorial candidate in Kenya’s upcoming general election

Dr. Adaeze Oreh writes about tackling inequity in global health for All Africa

Bogolo Kenewendo on Africa Daily podcast: Why isn’t there more intra-African trade?

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole speaking as the Guest of Honor at 'Unlocking Credit Growth in a Changing MSME Lending Landscape' virtual summit

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Madam Sirleaf speaking at NYU Abu Dhabi Commencement 2021

IAC-CAFRAD Seminar: The Development of Human Capital as an Engine of Growth in the context of the enhancement of the African Continental Free Trade Area

The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response report release

More men must take a stand against sexism, says former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Women on Boards UK: ‘Success Stories’ with Malado Kaba

Isata Kabia's interview on Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Day

6 May at 9PM GMT: 'I Am Speaking'

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Malado Kaba, Deborah Malac, and Jamie Cooper speak at the 2021 Skoll World Forum

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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr's COVID-19 response efforts in Freetown highlighted by Chatham House magazine

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Watch Amujae Leader Isata Kabia's interview to mark Sierra Leone's 60th year of independence

Amujae Coaches Dr. Joyce Banda and Bineta Diop call on women to shape Africa’s COVID-19 recovery

Malado Kaba to join 24-Hour Global Women's Summit

Amujae Leader Fatoumatta Njai proposes bill to increase women’s representation in the Gambia’s National Assembly

More women in public finance leadership leads to more inclusive solutions and better outcomes, says Malado Kaba

Madam Sirleaf named among Forbes Africa ‘African Icons’

Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo calls for better partnerships to help Africa move forward after COVID-19

Farida Bedwei speaking at TechGulf's Operationalizing Ghana's Digital Transformation Agenda event

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the role of youth in preserving democracy in times of crisis

Upendo Furaha Peneza on Africa Daily

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Malado Kaba, Deborah Malac, and Jamie Cooper speaking at Skoll World Forum event

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba: More women leaders will be crucial to Africa’s developmental success

Making young people agents of change delivers impact in rural healthcare

Watch more from Dr. Jones and the Amujae Leaders

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf reflects on the need for coalitions and women’s leadership in a post-COVID-19 world

Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenwendo appointed to the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council

Collective action could power electricity access in fragile states, said former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Board Member Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala named in Forbes Africa “100 Innovations, Inventions, and Icons from Africa”

United Nations research shows that COVID-19 responses are more inclusive when led by women

Malado Kaba in The Hill: Public finance institutions must make space for women’s leadership

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard discuss the importance of raising boys to support women’s leadership

“I’m full of hope. We've made a difference in the lives of ordinary Freetonians” -Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins Africa Europe Foundation members in calling for COVID-19 vaccine parity

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Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, OBE receives CSCI 2021 Woman of the Year Award

Amujae Leader Farida Bedwei discusses the need for action to advance Africa’s economic prosperity

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Taking Stock of Women’s Public Leadership in Africa: 2020 Year in Review

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Julia Gillard discuss their “Women and Leadership” book

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Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf highlighted by Google for Women’s History Month

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Rumbidzai Chisenga: “There’s incredible value in bringing women leaders together”

See more from Ms. Omar and the 2021 Amujae Leaders

Tejumola Abisoye joins civil leaders to discuss good governance, ethics, and accountability

See more from Ms. Duku and the 2021 Amujae Leaders

Amujae Leaders discuss online abuse and other challenges faced by women in politics

Africa's Global Reset: Foreign Relations in a Post-Pandemic Era

See more from Dr. Oreh and the 2021 Amujae Leaders

Amujae Leader Kula Fofana urges graduates to use their qualifications to make Liberia stronger

See more from Ms. Kabia and the 2021 Amujae Leaders

We’re looking for partners to conduct gender sensitivity training for journalists and producers in Kenya, Senegal, and Zambia

Umra Omar joins the 17th annual DIHAD conference to discuss “Africa: Food Crisis, Gender and Resilience”

Amujae Leader Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor encourages women to lead with confidence and appreciate the impact they can have on a nation's development

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba on Advancing Women’s Leadership in Public Finance Management

One year on: Celebrating the launch anniversary of the EJS Center and the Amujae Initiative

The role of youth in preserving democracies in times of crisis: A shared goal of the United States and Africa

Amujae Leader Yawa Hansen-Quao stresses the importance of strong networks on the path to leadership

2021 Amujae Leader Telia Urey shares her advice for aspiring women leaders on overcoming challenges and achieving their goals

2021 Amujae Leader Farida Bedwei discusses overcoming gender bias as a woman in tech

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is awarded Forbes Woman Africa’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Bogolo Kenewendo speaking in 'Leadership in the time of Gendered Disinformation and Online Attacks' webinar

Swiss media company apologizes for ‘sexist and racist’ coverage of EJS Center Board Member and Director-General of the WTO Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Amujae Leader Yawa Hansen-Quao on the importance of good governance and developing great leaders

2021 Amujae Leaders Anne Waiguru and Telia Urey on BBC World Service's Africa Daily Podcast

Madam Sirleaf's IWD op-ed

#ActForEqual

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses Blackness Without Borders for a NYU Abu Dhabi event for International Women's Day

2021 Amujae Leader Fatoumatta Njai discusses dismantling the barriers to women's parliamentary representation in Africa

2021 Amujae Leader Eng. Ghada Labib discusses unlocking her full potential as a woman leader through the Amujae Initiative

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Amujae Leader Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor featured by BusinessDay’s Women’s Hub magazine

2021 Amujae Leader Dagmawit Moges Bekele talks about her hopes for advancing women’s leadership in Africa through the Amujae Initiative

You’re invited: Join us at the Amujae Reunion!

Umra Omar joins Segal Family Foundation and Focus for Health webinar to discuss “Shifting the Power” on funding distribution

Amujae Leader Malado Kaba writes in Apolitical about how COVID-19 has improved public-private collaboration

Amujae Leader Clare Akamanzi discusses her hopes for Africa’s future on the Everyday Ubuntu podcast

2021 Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo discusses her motivation behind applying to join the Amujae Initiative

2021 Amujae Leader Angèle Makombo talks about where she finds inspiration as a woman leader

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr hosting CityLab Global Cities Summit

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: African governments must build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines

Madam Sirleaf discusses “powering up energy investments in fragile states” in an IGC and G7+ Event

Amujae Leader Bogolo Kenewendo discusses economic opportunities within Africa in the wake of COVID-19

2021 Amujae Leader Anne Waiguru shares how aspiring women leaders can achieve their greatest ambitions

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on PRI’s The World: Wealthy countries must not monopolize the COVID-19 vaccine

Malado Kaba's Apolitical op-ed

2021 Amujae Leader Tejumola Abisoye shares what becoming part of the Amujae Initiative means to her

2021 Amujae Leader Angèle Makombo featured in La Prospérité

2021 Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones shares her advice for aspiring women leaders

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr named on the 2021 TIME100 Next list

Clare Akamanzi on Everyday Ubuntu

Umra Omar on how becoming part of the Amujae Initiative will help her advance on her own leadership journey

Good Governance Shapes Futures: Replacing Kleptocrats with Technocrats

EJS Center congratulates Board Member and Amujae Coach Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on becoming WTO Director-General

Susan Grace Duku shares what she is most looking forward to as a 2021 Amujae Leader

2021 Amujae Leader Isata Kabia shares where she finds motivation as a woman leader

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Women leaders perform well, but more of them are needed, writes Amujae Leader Oley Dibba-Wadda

Dr. Adaeze Oreh shares her advice for aspiring women leaders

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses Amujae Initiative on BBC Newsday

Amujae Leaders Tejumola Abisoye, Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor, and Dr. Adaeze Oreh featured in ThisDay

2021 Amujae Leader Farida Bedwei on overcoming barriers and creating opportunities for others

Fatoumatta Njai on overcoming the challenges faced by women in leadership positions