Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
@MaEllenSirleaf
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Former President of the Republic of Liberia, advocate for women and founder of @EJSCenter, Grandmother of 12, local farmer.
Liberia
Joined July 2018
Today, as I reflect on my journey, I want to express my deepest gratitude to @georgesoros. His steadfast support for Liberia during our post-conflict rebuild, particularly through the @OpenSociety foundations was invaluable. What made his contribution so meaningful was not just
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At #UNGA80, I was honored to address the High-Level Meeting on Peace & Security. 80 years on, the world demands candor. The multilateral system is underperforming, and our global leaders must be audible & accountable. It's time to act, not just with words, but with a renewed
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Congratulations to Freetown Mayor @YvonneAkiSawyer on her city's exemplary leadership in climate change response. A great example of many leaders across the continent using local and innovative solutions to resolve global issues. #ClimateAction #WomenLead
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Just returned from the @AWLNetwork Intergenerational Retreat in Harare. The theme on accelerating women's leadership in tech was so timely. It was a true honor to be among so many brilliant minds, and I was especially happy to reconnect with our amazing #AmujaeLeaders! Let's
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At the recently held #AfricaHealthSovereigntySummit in Accra, hosted by @JDMahama, I called for decisive action to secure our continent’s health future. We must invest in digital infrastructure, take ownership of pandemic financing, and reaffirm our commitment to health funding.
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Liberia is indeed poorer with the loss of Sylvester Grigsby, a professional politician who consistently placed country interests above personal gains, guided by strong values & principles. May he rest in peace. #SylvesterGrigsby #Liberia
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It was an honor to participate in this year’s Global Women Leaders Summit hosted by the @giwps, chaired by Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton. I joined a group of distinguished leaders including @JuliaGillard, @HelenClarkNZ, @mbachelet and Mary Robinson to exchange ideas and
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Welcome to our new 4th cohort of #AmujaeLeaders! The Amujae Initiative is now a formidable force of 54 dynamic women from 24 African countries. After a successful Forum in Marrakech, I am confident they will inspire and empower countless sisters. Onward!
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I commend @SWAPOPRESIDENT of #Namibia for her bold actions in preserving and protecting Africa’s independence and sovereignty - a vital effort.
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My heartfelt best wishes to everyone celebrating over the holiday season in #Liberia, across the African continent, and around the globe. While 2024 may have brought its own personal challenges, I take this moment to reflect on why perseverance is our greatest strength. As the
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I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the @EqualVoiceCA Annual Gala in Ottawa, Canada, where I joined a fireside chat to discuss women's leadership, strength, and the critical need for diverse voices in government. The evening was a celebration of, and a call to action for, the
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Congratulations, President-Elect @JDMahama, on your historic victory. The people of Ghana have entrusted you with their aspirations, and to lead with wisdom and compassion, as you did before. May your tenure usher in unity, progress, and prosperity for all. Wishing you great
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Ghana has broken another glass ceiling. Many congratulations to Vice President-Elect @NJOAgyemang. I look forward to seeing the example you will set for women and girls who aspire to public office as you assume your new position.
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I offer my congratulations to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on being elected as the first woman to serve as President of Namibia. I know all too well the hurdles women must overcome to ascend to the highest positions of public leadership. This is a milestone for Namibia and one which
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It was a pleasure to visit former US President George W. Bush and former First Lady @laurawbush at @TheBushCenter in Texas. I also enjoyed meeting with former Secretary of State @CondoleezzaRice to discuss continued collaboration and partnership.
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Congratulations to the United States for achieving a milestone with the appointment of the first woman to the position of White House Chief of Staff.
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.@KamalaHarris ran her campaign with integrity and bravery. In an opinion piece published by @allafrica, I write that millions of women and girls worldwide will be inspired by the campaign she led to be the first woman president of the United States.
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Guest Column - This election didn't make Kamala Harris America's first female president, but what her campaign achieved reaches far beyond the vote count. As the former president of Liberia and the...
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Today, it is important to remember that achieving gender parity in public leadership is a long process, and progress isn't always linear. I congratulate @KamalaHarris on her campaign. The United States has now had two women serve as nominees of a major party for the presidency, a
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