Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
@MaEllenSirleaf
Former President of the Republic of Liberia, advocate for women, Grandmother of 12, local farmer.
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17-07-2018 20:41:54
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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.
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.
Indigenous people are most affected by #ClimateChange , yet their voices are rarely heard. In my introduction to Jane Meriwas' piece for The Elders’ #BeyondDeclarations Climate Blog Series, I echo her call for including indigenous women in climate discussions.
I am glad to pay a well-deserved tribute to #AmujaeLeader Bogolo Kenewendo among this year’s #TIME100Next honorees. Her presence among these 100 influential emerging leaders is a testament to the power of African women’s #leadership & its progress from one generation to the next.
The engaging discussions at the Apolitical Foundation'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.
I was pleased to attend the Teach For All #PeopleFirstDev event at Ford Foundation 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.
As Co-Chairs of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective #Multilateralism , 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
I applaud the work of Fortitude Global Foundation to inspire young people to excel in #education . 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.
I am looking forward to discussing political leadership and #GlobalHealth with Jacinda Ardern Helen Clark Dr. Ayoade Alakija David Miliband and Eloise Todd. This #UNGA side event hosted by The Independent Panel is a key opportunity to push for more robust global pandemic prevention efforts.
On this #InternationalDayofDemocracy , 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.
Education is key to an inclusive & equitable future. On International Day to Protect #Education 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.