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Breaking the Barriers of Entry for Women Leaders in Africa

A Discussion with Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 / Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Center: Africa Center

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Ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, USIP hosted a fireside chat with two iconic women leaders: Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The conversation explored their personal journeys to positions of leadership, the importance of empowering women in politics, public service and the private sector across Africa, and their shared bond in lifting up the next generation.

Speakers

Lise Grande, introductory remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Former President of Liberia

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield 
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations

Aluel Atem, co-moderator
Program Officer, U.S. Institute of Peace; Co-founder Ma’ Mara Sakit Village South Sudan

Angela Chin, co-moderator
Senior Program Assistant, U.S. Institute of Peace; Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellow

 

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