"When Afrobarometer asked about the most important women-related issue, Ghanaians pointed to the lack of women in influential positions in government. This is a call to action. We must create more opportunities to mentor younger women in leadership, because if each of us can

“There is no system in place to help reserve space for women’s participation in politics. We need more male champions” @zanetorofficial, Amujae Leader. #CountryTalkGhana: Beyond Representation in Women's Public Leadership

“When it comes to leadership, the first barrier is your mind. Women have to learn to say no to opportunities if it’s just for representation” @fbedwei, Amujae Leader. #CountryTalkGhana: Beyond Representation in Women's Public Leadership

#CountryTalkGhana: Beyond Representation is currently underway in Accra, in partnership with Afrobarometer. This important dialogue, moderated by Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo brings together distinguished panelists: Amujae Leaders, @fbedwei and @zanetorofficial, alongside

Today, the EJS Center, in partnership with @afrobarometer is hosting #CountryTalkGhana: Beyond Representation. The Country Talks series is a platform to spotlight national realities, surface data and lived experiences, and spark dialogue on the persistent gender disparities in

The East Africa #GapZero Consultation begins in a little under 2 hours! .Register now to join the session: and set your reminder for 3:00PM EAT (12:00PM GMT) . As part of our continent-wide #GapZero Initiative, today, we convene the East Africa

At the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development, we recognize that the challenge of women’s public leadership in Africa is not one of capacity, but of access, opportunity, and justice. Through our continent-wide #GapZero Initiative, and in partnership

Would you like to know the state of women’s representation in public leadership in your country?. The EJS Center Data Hub for Women’s Leadership in Public Governance in Africa is the first platform of its kind to provide country-by-country, sector-by-sector data on women in

Advancing women’s leadership takes more than continental data. It demands country-specific conversations that ground evidence in lived realities and inspire real change. That is why we started Country Talks: Beyond Representation. On 15 August in Monrovia, we convened civil

We are excited to announce that our revamped Data Hub is now LIVE! . This online platform provides country-specific insights on women's representation in the judiciary, executive and legislative branches that could prove a useful resource. By consolidating and analyzing this

Last week in Accra, leaders from across Africa gathered to reimagine our continent’s health future. The Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, hosted by the Government of Ghana under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, brought together heads of state, ministers, global

In video: Throwback to the Amujae Leadership Forum | Marrakech, Morocco 2025. At the 2025 Amujae Leadership Forum held on the sidelines of the Ibrahim Governance Weekend in Marrakech, Morocco, a powerful gathering of African public leaders, including Amujae Leaders, global

In conversation with Amujae Leader Aya Chebbi, our founder, @MaEllenSirleaf, reflects on leadership, legacy and a united Africa with a seat at the global table. Watch via @dwnews:

On this Pan-African Women’s Day, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the urgent and unfinished task of delivering social and economic justice for African women. The 2025 theme, “Advancing social and economic justice for African women through reparations”, challenges us to

3/3.Across the continent, Amujae Leaders are demonstrating principled, purposeful leadership. This week’s spotlight captures their latest milestones. Amujae Leader @UjuRochas spoke at the National Summit on Nutrition & Food Security during Nigeria’s National Assembly Open Week,

2/3.Across the continent, Amujae Leaders are demonstrating principled, purposeful leadership. This week’s spotlight captures their latest milestones. Amujae Leader @LoweMayor joined fellow mayors, civil society leaders, and UN officials in Geneva to advance the local government

#AmujaeSpotlight! .1/3.Across the continent, Amujae Leaders are demonstrating principled, purposeful leadership. This week’s spotlight captures their latest milestones. Amujae Leader Dr. Mutshidzi Mulondo has made history as the first academic from the University of the Free

New Data Alert: Global Gender Gap Index 2025. The latest Global Gender Gap Index from the @wef reveals incremental progress toward gender parity, with 68.8% of the global gap now closed, up from 68.4% in 2024. Africa continues to lead in key dimensions of equality:. Top

Building on the momentum of our Monrovia gathering in March, the EJS Center convened another powerful #GapZero event on the sidelines of the 7th @GimacNetwork Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Partners Meetings taking place in Malabo, from July 7-9, 2025. In a bid to

We are proud to welcome Ms. Ellen Olounfe Pratt as the new Executive Director of the EJS Center!. A seasoned leader with 25+ years in public service, governance, and urban development, Ms. Pratt brings a bold and visionary approach to advancing women’s public leadership. From