Women On The Frontlines: Ireland and Africa’s First Female Heads of State on Empathetic Leadership, Feminism & Global Development
As of today, less than 6% of the heads of government globally are women. Yet, as we look at how the world is fairing with the immediate COVID-19 response, we recognize the power of feminist leadership, and acknowledge the need for more of it. Through leadership lessons from Africa and Ireland’s first female heads of states, we will unpack ‘feminist leadership’, look at the critical role of women in policymaking, and attempt to understand the challenges women face in the fight to create a more equitable and just world. How has the urgency of action needed for the Covid-19 response impacted our ability to focus on the climate agenda and development in the African context? How do female leaders deal with the demands of pressing global issues? Does women’s leadership differ from leadership of male leaders?
Learn from expert voices:
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland; former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia and Africa’s first elected female head of state; Nobel Peace Laureate
Hazami Barmada, Founder & CEO, Humanity Lab Foundation
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Finding Humanity is a production of Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media. Our inaugural season is made possible in part by our collaborating partner, The Elders.
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