Congratulations to Amujae Leader Sahar Albazar on her election to the Egyptian House of Representatives (2025–2030)! The EJS Center celebrates her continued leadership, dedication to public service, and commitment to advancing women’s voices in public life.

News on the EJS Center Blog! 🇨🇲 Why are women still missing from key decision-making spaces in Cameroon? Our latest piece breaks down the systemic barriers limiting women’s public leadership in Cameroon and highlights the leaders pushing for change. Read more: ejscenter.org/the-truth-ab...

This #WorldAIDSDay, we remember that the fight against HIV/AIDS is a fight for gender equality. Women and girls still face disproportionate risks and barriers to care. Our Founder has been a long time champion of resilient health systems, reminding us that public leadership saves lives.

During #16Days, the EJS Center stands with the global movement to end violence against women & girls. Digital attacks threaten women’s leadership. Ratify AU-CEVAWG so women can participate safely, visibly, and without fear. 🟠 #EndVAW #WomenLead

What are the odds? For Africa’s only 2 democratically elected female presidents to share the same birthday! Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia were both born on October 29. We continue to wish them a very happy birthday! 📷New Era Namibia

Happy Birthday, Secretary @hillaryclinton.bsky.social !  Today, we celebrate an extraordinary leader whose lifelong commitment to advancing women’s rights and leadership continues to inspire us all. With gratitude for your steadfast support to the EJS Center and our Amujae Leaders.

We honor the life and legacy of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Former First Lady of Ghana. Our thoughts are with our Amujae Leader, Hon. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, and the entire family during this time of loss.

We extend heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Helen Clark on her appointment as Board Chair of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. In 2020, she & Madam Sirleaf, co-chaired the Independent Panel for Pandemic Prevention and Response We celebrate this new leadership and look forward to continued impact

Japan makes history with the appointment of its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. We extend warm congratulations to Prime Minister Takaichi on this groundbreaking achievement, a defining moment for women’s political leadership in Japan and across the world. 📷 courtesy: Associated Press

Last week, Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf met with 11 exceptional Liberian high school students who recently completed RENOVATE, an immersive youth development and innovation program under the Liberia Support Program (LSP), one of the flagship initiatives of the EJS Center.

#WorldStatisticsDay We are reminded that high-quality, accessible data is not just about numbers. Data drives decisions. With the right data, we can eliminate gender parity and accelerate #GapZero, a future where women lead at every level of public life. Explore our Data Hub ejscenter.org/data-hub/

Poverty eradication demands more than short-term relief. It requires dismantling systems that keep women from owning/controlling resources that shape their lives. #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty We reaffirm our mission to dismantle systems that perpetuate gender inequality

We join the world in celebrating María Corina Machado, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight for democracy, human rights, and a peaceful transition of power in Venezuela.

Last week, the EJS Center hosted an engaging roundtable with representatives from Liberia’s leading universities to introduce its Oral History Program, an archival initiative dedicated to documenting the leadership and legacy of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

As part of our engagements during #UNGA80, we hosted a special documentary screening and conversation with Amujae Leader Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP (Ghana). This underscored the EJS Center’s commitment to amplifying women’s voices and documenting the journeys of African women in leadership.

At UNGA80, the EJS Center convened a high-profile panel discussion and side-event, focused on closing the gender gap in public leadership across Africa. You can watch the full session via our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/live/yk8Uq2h...

“The objective was to design a building that captured the sense of humility, service to a people, grounded in cultural authenticity and great vision that symbolizes Madam Sirleaf’s work,” @MariamIssoufou, Lead Architect, African Women’s House ejscenter.org/ellen-johnso... www.mariamissoufou.com

Statement of Solidarity with @open-society.bsky.social

20yrs of @clintonglobal.bsky.social & 20 years since Ma Ellen Sirleaf became 1st woman elected president in Liberia and in Africa. In this video, she and our COO, Jenelle Sirleaf, share how that journey gave birth to the EJS Center, and our boldest commitment yet: the African Women’s House

For 20 years, the Clinton Global Initiative has convened pioneers, changemakers, and global citizens. At #CGI2025, we were honored to announce a landmark Commitment to Action: the creation of the African Women’s House, the first Presidential Center built by a woman, for women.

In a compelling op-ed for The Guardian, former African presidents Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Sahle-Work Zewde emphasize the urgent need for strong female leadership in addressing today's global crises. Read the full article: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

We’re going live from #UNGA80! The EJS Center’s side event, “Collaborative Action Towards #GapZero,” is happening today, September 26, 2025, 9:30AM EST (1:30 PM GMT) Not in New York? You still have the opportunity to join the conversation online via our Facebook and/or YouTube

Big news from #CGI2025! We have launched a Commitment to Action to build the African Women’s House, a vision to create a first-of-its-kind pan-African hub where women leaders can learn, lead, and build the future together. Read more on our website: ejscenter.org/ellen-johnso...

An evening you don’t want to miss at #UNGA80 This Friday, step into the world of Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP (Ghana), an Amujae Leader redefining what it means to be a woman in African politics. 4:00 – 6:30 PM EST Midtown Manhattan RSVP: amujae-features-dr-zanetor.eventbrite.com

It’s almost time! The #GapZero Central Africa Regional Consultation starts today at 12:00 PM GMT. Join the conversation here: bit.ly/AfriqueCentr.... Simultaneous English–French interpretation will be available.

Want to connect with the Center? Meet the EJS Center Team at #UNGA80 Throughout the week, they will be engaging in various spaces to amplify women’s leadership and advance the call for #GapZero, a future where women and men share power equally in shaping public life.

Après l’Afrique de l’Est, Ouest et australe, c’est au tour de l’Afrique centrale de faire entendre sa voix. Le mardi 23 septembre 2025 à 12h00 GMT, nous organisons la Consultation régionale #GapZero pour l’Afrique centrale. Inscrivez-vous ici pour participer: bit.ly/AfriqueCentr...

#GapZero Central Africa Regional Consultation East, West, and Southern Africa have already spoken. Now, it’s time for Central Africa to take the lead. On Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT, we will convene the #GapZero Central Africa Consultation Register here: bit.ly/AfriqueCentr...

The EJS Center is delighted to host Amujae Features: A Documentary Screening and Conversation with Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings at #UNGA80! On Friday, September 26, 2025 (4:00 – 6:30 PM EST), at the Open Society Foundations in New York To RSVP: Amujae-Features-Dr-Zanetor.eventbrite.com

#UNGA80 Our side event: Collaborative Action Towards #GapZero, is set to take place on Friday, September 26, 2025 between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. To RSVP: Collaborative-Action-Towards-GapZero.eventbrite.com

The conversation on closing the gender gap in public leadership has already begun in East and West Africa. Now, voices from the South will take center stage today at 2:00 PM SAST. Join the conversation to take action here: bit.ly/GapZero-Sout.... See you in a bit!

The movement to close the gender gap in public leadership is gaining momentum across Africa. Now, it’s time for Southern Africa to take the stage. 15 September 2025 at 2:00 PM SAST Register here to join the conversation: bit.ly/GapZero-Sout...

[EN] It's not too late to join us for the #GapZero West Africa Regional Consultation today. We kick-off at 11:00 AM GMT. Together, we’ll co-create bold solutions to advance women’s public leadership in Africa. Register now: bit.ly/WestAfrica-G... Interpretation in English & French available.

Nous organisons la Consultation régionale #GapZero pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest le mardi 9 septembre 2025 à 11h00 GMT afin d’élaborer un Manifeste continental pour accélérer l’égalité hommes-femmes dans le leadership public Inscrivez-vous ici pour participer : bit.ly/WestAfrica-G...

In this edition of the Amujae Spotlight, we highlight the latest milestones and contributions of our leaders. Featured: Angèle Makombo, Anne Waiguru, Gladys Wanga

The EJS Center, in collaboration with Make Every Woman Count and Akina Mama wa Afrika, is now convening the #GapZero West Africa Regional Consultation on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at 11:00 AM GMT. Register here to join the conversation: bit.ly/WestAfrica-G...

"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" Josephine Sanny of @afrobarometer.bsky.social #CountryTalkGhana: Beyond Representation in Women's Public Leadership

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

#CountryTalkGhana: Beyond Representation is underway in partnership with Afrobarometer. Moderated by Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo with Amujae Leaders, Farida Bedwei and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman - Rawlings, alongside Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny, Director of Communications, at @afrobarometer.bsky.social

Today, the EJS Center, in partnership with @afrobarometer.bsky.social is hosting #CountryTalkGhana: Beyond Representation. The Country Talks series is a platform to spark dialogue on the persistent gender disparities in public leadership. Stay tuned.

We are convening high-level regional consultations to confront the systemic barriers that continue to limit women’s full participation in public life. Join us this Aug. 28 for the East Africa Consultation to co-develop the #GapZero Manifesto Register here: bit.ly/4fPazkU @amwaafrika.bsky.social

Would you like to know the state of women’s representation in public leadership in your country? Visit the EJS Center Data Hub to discover the full picture of women's representation in public leadership across the continent: ejscenter.org/data-hub/

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 the Liberia Edition.

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. Visit: ejscenter.org/data-hub/

Last week in Accra, African leaders met for the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, hosted by President John Dramani Mahama, to chart a path toward resilient, equitable health systems. Read Madam Sirleaf's remarks at the Summit here: ejscenter.org/ejs-center-f...

In video: Throwback to the Amujae Leadership Forum, Marrakech, Morocco 2025, where African public leaders, including Amujae Leaders, global allies, and high-level partners, came together to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine leadership on the continent. Watch here: youtu.be/YpMwZ91PhXM

helGovernanceForum #SGF2025 #BanjulMoment High-Level Panel : Governance for prosperity- from potential to shared prosperity for the people of the Sahel @ejscenter.bsky.social

Parallel Session: 2 Women leadership for inclusive governance in the Sahel- From intention to actions. Recognizing the vital role women have played in governance in the Sahel since the pre-colonial era. @ejscenter.bsky.social @CenterWRL