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@MaEllenSirleaf

Former President of the Republic of Liberia, advocate for women, Grandmother of 12, local farmer.

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Delighted to travel to Kenya and be able to spend time with H.E. President William Ruto (William Samoei Ruto, PhD ) and pleased to see the 'healthy” interest so many in Liberia have taken in my visit.

Delighted to travel to Kenya and be able to spend time with H.E. President William Ruto (@WilliamsRuto ) and pleased to see the 'healthy” interest so many in Liberia have taken in my visit.
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The world is still not ready to deal with devastating pandemics despite the lessons of . At this week’s World Health Summit, I shared why the time has come to transform global architecture. Urgent action backed by political leadership is needed now.

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The majority of women facing extreme live in sub-Saharan . On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, I stand in solidarity with those fighting to and safeguard the dignity and rights of women across the continent and around the world.

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I commend the commitment shown by former Nigerian President H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo and former Kenyan President H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta to help broker peace in Ethiopia. Their presence as Mediators at the African Union peace talks will be invaluable to finding a way forward.

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Indigenous people are most affected by , yet their voices are rarely heard. In my introduction to Jane Meriwas' piece for The Elders Climate Blog Series, I echo her call for including indigenous women in climate discussions.

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This , the global community is celebrating teachers’ ability to transform education & create a more inclusive world. I join in these celebrations & stand in support of the teachers in & beyond who are working hard to shape a sustainable & peaceful future.

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has demonstrated that improving the world’s architecture is vital. I am pleased to hear of today’s board renewal of @theGPMB, and I look forward to the work that they will do to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response. bit.ly/3dRiVNF

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I am glad to pay a well-deserved tribute to Bogolo Kenewendo among this year’s honorees. Her presence among these 100 influential emerging leaders is a testament to the power of African women’s & its progress from one generation to the next.

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The engaging discussions at the Apolitical Foundation's event were an excellent opportunity to highlight the notion that political cannot be fruitful if we do not reimagine the role of in our democratic systems & leadership landscapes.

The engaging discussions at the @ApoliticalFound's #BetterLeadersBetterFutures event were an excellent opportunity to highlight the notion that political #leadership cannot be fruitful if we do not reimagine the role of #women in our democratic systems & leadership landscapes.
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Today is and the perfect opportunity to reaffirm the principle in which I strongly believe: There can be no lasting without ’s voices and agency.

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I was pleased to attend the Teach For All event at Ford Foundation yesterday. My message was simple and clear: Give women and girls the opportunities they deserve & let them take charge of building a fair and equal future.

I was pleased to attend the @TeachForAll #PeopleFirstDev event at @FordFoundation yesterday. My message was simple and clear: Give women and girls the #leadership opportunities they deserve & let them take charge of building a fair and equal future.
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I am pleased that Dr. David Knight of the HEARTT Foundation is back in Liberia with a team of doctors to provide free surgical services. I am delighted to see the commitment from Dr. Knight & the foundation to improve the lives of Liberians, which has been sustained for 15 years.

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As Co-Chairs of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective , former Swedish PM Stefan Löfven & I reaffirm our belief in strong & inclusive global cooperation. In this 3rd statement, we lay the groundwork for our upcoming recommendations. bit.ly/3BjyG7v

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I applaud the work of Fortitude Global Foundation to inspire young people to excel in . I congratulate them for their recent fundraising success and look forward to seeing how they continue to work towards a world where everyone has access to a quality education.

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On this , I want to celebrate all the brave women who have fought & continue to fight for equitable & inclusive societies that protect their rights & freedoms. Let us honor them by safeguarding democracy around the world.

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I extend my congratulations to Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh on her new role as 's chief justice – the 3rd woman in my country’s history to ascend to this position. Her nomination will inspire many African women to strive for justice & aspire to be leaders.

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Education is key to an inclusive & equitable future. On International Day to Protect from Attack, I urge the global community to guarantee the protection of school children around the world, especially girls who are among the most vulnerable in conflict-affected areas.

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