Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Women
born 1938
← All quotes by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
11 quotes
To girls and women everywhere, I issue a simple invitation. My sisters, my daughters, my friends; find your voice.
“When women borrow from the banks, women pay. That is why financial institutions have confidence in women.”
“We have long known that African women are the backbone of our societies. Now, we are building the House that their leadership deserves.”
“Let us listen deeply, speak honestly, and think boldly about the Liberia we want—one where women’s leadership is not the exception, but the norm.”
"When women are given the platform and the opportunity, they can deliver,"
“The African Women’s House will be a place where women leaders come together to learn, to lead, and to change the future of our continent,”
“Additionally, the persistent undervaluation of women’s contributions further impedes their advancement into leadership positions,”
“This embarrasses me. It embarrasses women in Liberia. It embarrasses women in Africa and worldwide,”
Even though women are the victims, they are the ones who stand up. They are the ones who are able to promote peace and reconciliation
“Women bring unique perspectives and experiences that are vital in shaping inclusive, effective health care policies,”
If I might thus speak to girls and women everywhere, I would issue them this simple invitation: My sisters, my daughters, my friends, find your voices!