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Announcing our 5th Cohort of Amuje Leaders
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Discover AWCAN, the African Women's Climate Action Network
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
Webinar Registration - #GapZero Consultations: West Africa
#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
Communications Officer
Director of Fundraising and Partnerships
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
Director of Programs
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
Apply to the Amujae Initiative
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
Apply Now - Director of Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
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
Home | World Government Summit
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
See more from Ms. Labib and her fellow #AmujaeLeaders
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
See more from Ms. Waiguru and the Amujae Leaders
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
Learn more about the #GenerationEquality Forum
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
Learn more about the #GenerationEquality Forum
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
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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
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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
COVID-19 Heroine: Minister Lia Tadesse
2021 Amujae Leader Umra Omar featured on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers
Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor on why she joined the Amujae Initiative
2021 Amujae Leaders induction lifted by inspirational words from women leaders
COVID-19 Heroine: Dr. Matshidiso Moeti
COVID-19 Heroine: Minister Dora Siliya
Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr longlisted for the City Mayors Foundation’s World Mayor Prize
Amujae Leaders 2021 announcement
COVID-19 Heroine: Elsiemae Melanie Buckle
How Amujae Leader Yawa Hansen-Quao is helping strengthen the civil service and support young women voters to use their power
COVID-19 Heroine: Lola Talabi-Oni
Madam Sirleaf briefs the UN Security Council during "Maintenance of international peace and security: Challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts" open debate
COVID-19 Heroine: Julie Mariama Sesay
Jumoke Oduwole: Opportunities to improve youth unemployment in Africa are in reach, but they require investment
Amujae Leader Clare Akamanzi in African Pathways Magazine: Can embracing innovation and change bring new opportunities to Africa?
COVID-19 Heroine: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Amujae Leader Yawa Hansen-Quao in Mail & Guardian: Civil servants are the foundation of any good democracy
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala address women’s leadership at mentoring conference
COVID-19 Heroine: Dr. Winnie Kitetu
Amujae Leaders join an insightful session with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Amujae Coaches Vera Songwe, Zainab Bangura, and Thelma Awori
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in The Economist: How young technocrats can replace Africa’s kleptocrats
COVID-19 Heroine: Khadijah Abdul-Samed
African Women Leaders Network 2020 Inter-Generational Retreat on Leadership
Amujae Leader Kula Fofana featured on Everyday Ubuntu podcast
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses her work with the Independent Panel in an interview with Geneva Health Files
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses the need for financial inclusion to enable sustainable economic growth at Meridian 2020
Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr joins the City Hub and Network for Gender Equity (CHANGE) launch event
Amujae Leader Oley Dibba-Wadda in African Arguments: The Hidden Cost of COVID-19 on Women’s Health in West Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign
African Of The Year: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Amujae Leaders join inspiring session with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed
Amujae Initiative
World AIDS Day
COVID-19 Heroine: Margaret Mojisola Ayorinde
BBC 100 Women 2020
Ending violence against women and girls – ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign launches today
40 Most Inspirational Female Leaders in Ghana 2020
Chair of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Foundation, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, to be Nominated as US Ambassador to the United Nations
World Children's Day
Dr. Joyce Banda receives Women Political Leaders Trailblazer Award, discusses the need for resilience as a woman leader
COVID-19 Heroine: Janet Ricks
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Amujae Leader Oley Dibba-Wadda discuss women’s leadership in the era of COVID-19
Independent Panel Co-Chairs Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Helen Clark speak at the 73rd World Health Assembly
Vanguard features the EJS Center’s “Spotlight a COVID-19 Heroine” initiative
Amujae Leader Malado Kaba in NextBillion: ‘how the pandemic can strengthen public-private collaboration in Africa’
COVID-19 Heroine: Edith Muhindo
High-Level Panel on African Women's Political Leadership
Amujae Leader Oley Dibba-Wadda speaks about leadership in times of COVID-19 at the West African Leadership Summit 2020
Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr talks about the importance of local governance to bring about change
“Building forward better”: The role of technology in Africa’s COVID-19 recovery
Recognizing African women who are leading COVID-19 responses across the continent
Spotlight a COVID-19 heroine
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Rumbidzai Chisenga and Senait Fisseha discuss the challenges and opportunities for African women’s leadership at the Women Leaders in Global Health Conference 2020
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses the importance of building confidence as a public leader at the Accountability Breakfast 2020
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses the challenges women face in pursuit of leadership at First Annual Kwara Gender Equality Conference
Amujae Leader Aïda Alassane N’Diaye-Riddick shares how new approaches to education delivery are keeping children learning in Côte d’Ivoire
The EJS Center is seeking to hire its inaugural Chief Operating Officer
GRIF (Groupe de Réflexion et d’Influences des Femmes) conference – ‘Elections in West Africa: What do women want?’
Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers
Women Leaders in Global Health Conference 2020
International Day of the Girl Child: Raising girls’ and young women’s voices for an equal future
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf shares important lessons from Liberia’s transformation following civil war
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks at “The Future Reset: Accelerating Progress for Women and Girls”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins Peace One Day’s ‘Decade of Action for Peace’ panel
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Amujae Leaders Oley Dibba-Wadda and Cornelia Kruah-Togba discuss ‘Women in Public Leadership’ during AL for Governance Webinar
Malado Kaba speaks with Voice of America about her experience as an Amujae Leader, highlighting applications for next cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
The Amujae Initiative inaugural cohort: Blazing the trail for Africa’s transformation
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins release of new Beijing+25 ‘Accelerating Progress for Women and Girls’ report
Why the voices of African women are so important in the fight against climate change
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
New book from Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Julia Gillard examines the barriers women face on their journey to leadership
EJS Center and Women Political Leaders co-host SDG Action Zone closing session ‘The Power of Parity for a Healthy Society’
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and other world leaders call for women’s meaningful participation in Afghan peace talks
BBC World Service highlights application process for the 2021 cohort of Amujae Leaders
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks about African recovery post-COVID-19 at the Bruegel Annual Meeting
Vanguard highlights application process for 2021 cohort of Amujae Leaders
The Future Reset: Accelerating Progress for Women and Girls
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
EJS Center in Impakter: “Time to Unleash Africa’s Greatest Untapped Power: Women”
Applications for the 2021 cohort of Amujae Leaders are open from 14 to 30 September 2020
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Amujae Initiative Application – 2021 Cohort
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins Bloomberg New Economy Forum’s Advisory Board
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Helen Clark announce the members of the WHO’s Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf highlights the importance of women’s leadership in tackling COVID-19
EJS Center congratulates all women featured on Avance Media’s ‘100 Most Influential African Women 2020’ list
Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr discusses her plans to tackle environmental issues in Freetown
The EJS Center: Unleashing Africa’s most abundant, untapped power — its women
Amujae Leader Malado Kaba joins Milken Institute discussion on “Investing for impact in emerging and frontier markets”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala join Gordon Brown to call for urgent action to solve the learning crisis
EJS Center releases report on the inaugural Amujae Leadership Forum
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s TED Talk: How women will lead us to freedom, justice and peace
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks at Mastercard Foundation virtual summit about how secondary education can prepare African youth for the future of work
Dr. Hawa Abdi paved the way for women leaders across the continent
Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr shares why locally-led solutions and community engagement are critical in the fight against COVID-19
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf takes part in panel discussion hosted by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on US-Africa relations
Amujae Leader Dr. Jumoke Oduwole highlights the value of mentorship and coaching
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins the Development Advisory Council of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
EJS Center releases report on the inaugural Amujae Leadership Forum
EJS Center Board Member Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala gave an interview to BBC News regarding the rapid proliferation of COVID-19 in Africa
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks at National E-Conference for Women Political Candidates in Uganda
Making space for the next generation: The importance of involving young people in the response to COVID-19
Africa’s Women’s Day: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf receives special recognition from the African Union
EJS Center Board Member George K. Werner shares key lessons from the Ebola crisis on the reopening of education systems
Five inspirational women leaders associated with the EJS Center recognized among 100 Most Reputable Africans
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins Hogan Lovells’ 7th annual Africa Forum
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins the Sky News Daily podcast to discuss the global response to COVID-19 and the importance of women’s leadership
EJS Center Board Member Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala encourages ‘transparent, accountable, and trustworthy governance’ to beat COVID-19
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks at ‘Women Rise for All’ event, convened by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s TED Talk: How women will lead us to freedom, justice and peace
Raising awareness – and funds – for Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 response
Amujae Leader Upendo Furaha Peneza discusses how women role models can encourage political participation
Amujae Leader Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings discusses the need for proactive policies to ensure women’s participation in leadership
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins the Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins UNDP for the second session of the Hekima Series, focused on catalyzing change in post-COVID-19 Africa
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appointed by WHO to co-chair Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks at Unreasonable Impact COVID-19 Response Global Summit
EJS Center Board Member and former Minister of Education George Werner supports graduating teachers in Liberia
EJS Center Fundraising Lead Dr. Clarence Moniba shares his vision for Liberia’s future in new 12-part series
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and fellow Co-Chairs of the Council on State Fragility urge for a global COVID-19 response strategy
A new type of politics: Constituency support and campaigning in coronavirus times
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins new Beijing+25 initiative
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks at High-Level Virtual Forum on the importance of advancing women’s leadership, particularly during times of crisis
Amujae Leader Malado Kaba featured in the Milken Institute’s COVID-19 Africa Watch series
Amujae Leader Fadzayi Mahere on tech, politics, and the future of engagement
How one leader’s response to COVID-19 was shaped by insights from the inaugural Amujae Leadership Forum
In an address to the UK Parliament, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf calls for new partnerships with Africa and bold, global leadership in a time of crisis
Amujae Leader Malado Kaba calls for greater transparency in the use of public funds to fight COVID-19
Remembering the vulnerable – Amujae Leader focuses on helping pregnant women access healthcare during the lockdown
“A crisis within a crisis”—maintaining momentum to transform Freetown during COVID-19
Swift, decisive action delivers positive results in Rwanda’s fight against COVID-19
Turning dissatisfaction into action: How Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has made a difference in Freetown, Sierra Leone
EJS Center congratulates Nigeria for nominating Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to be Director-General of the World Trade Organization
EJS Center board member Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala calls on world leaders to prevent COVID-19 from permanently harming the world’s most vulnerable citizens
Former Finance Minister and Amujae Leader Malado Kaba calls for Africa to seize the opportunity to innovate amid COVID-19
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf delivers briefing on COVID-19 response to the African Women Leaders Network
EJS Center board member Dr. Raj Panjabi warns of impending ‘viral apartheid’
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf briefs the UN Security Council on protecting civilians affected by war from COVID-19
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins leading experts taking over celebrities’ social media accounts as part of ONE’s #PassTheMic Campaign
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf among African leaders calling for action on malaria during the COVID-19 crisis
Countering conspiracies: The need for accurate information and practical assistance in fighting COVID-19
On France 24, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf warns of the serious economic consequences of COVID-19
On CNN, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf calls for action to address global inequalities in the face of COVID-19
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The economic response: Understanding the impact of COVID-19 in the Republic of Guinea
Amujae Initiative Coaches Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala take part in the London School of Economics COVID-19 online event
School’s out—but children are still learning in Côte d’Ivoire
EJS Center board member Dr. Raj Panjabi: "It’s Not Enough To Fight One Disease Outbreak - You Have To Build Systems That Can Prevent The Next Ones”
EJS Center board member Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlights how COVID-19 could spark investment in local production
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf highlights the importance of including the Global South in finding climate change solutions
COVID-19: Lessons from Liberia on the importance of contact tracing
Amujae Leader and Freetown, Sierra Leone Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr shares how her city is battling coronavirus
EJS featured in music video expressing African solidarity in the fight against coronavirus
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Vera Songwe call for urgent support for African countries in the fight against coronavirus
EJS: a "communal response" to COVID-19 is needed
EJS Center board member Dr. Raj Panjabi: “Millions unemployed in the coronavirus pandemic could be retrained to fight it”
Amujae Leader Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr joins Global Mayors COVID-19 Recovery Task Force
EJS Center Board Member Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala appointed as Special Envoy of the African Union on COVID-19
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on COVID-19: “Don’t underestimate the severity of the problem”
EJS Center board member Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala shares “Ebola Lessons for Fighting COVID-19”
EJS Center board member George K. Werner shares what education ministers can learn from Ebola
AllAfrica: “Liberia: President Ellen Delivers as Her Presidential Center on Women & Development Launches”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in BBC: “Coronavirus: What the world can learn from Ebola fight”
Former Malawian president Joyce Banda praises Amujae Initiative in Voice of America Interview
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Dr. Raj Panjabi: “Five Key Lessons from Ebola that Can Help Us Win Against Coronavirus, Everywhere”
Linda Thomas-Greenfield shares support for EJS Center in VOA interview
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Interviewed by Sky FM Liberia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf highlighted in TIME’s “100 Women of the Year” project
Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “Ma Ellen did not shut the door behind her, she looked back”
FrontPage Africa: ‘Former President Sirleaf Takes Steps To Ensure Women Aim For Higher Leadership Positions’
FrontPage Africa: “Inspired by President Sirleaf, Cornelia Kruah-Togba Lands Amujae fellowship”
The New Dawn Liberia: “’Dream big!’ Africa’s first female president urges women”
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair commends Amujae Initiative
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde shares her support for the EJS Center
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on VOA’s Daybreak Africa program
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's remarks at EJS Center inauguration
Thomson Reuters Foundation News, "Africa's first elected female president to train 'wave' of women leaders"
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