Women's Leadership
Perspectives in Ghana
Our CEO, Taaka Awori moderates a panel discussion of prominent African women on the topic “Empowering Women Leaders: Driving Sustainable Solutions in Ghana” for the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center).
On 28th July, 2023, our CEO, Taaka moderated the panel of African women leaders: Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP (a medical doctor and current Member of Parliament for the Klottey-Korle Constituency, Ghana), Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah (Surgeon, Educationist, and Philanthropist), Yawa Hansen-Quao (Founder of the Leading Ladies’ Network and Serving Member of the Board of Directors at Ashesi University College) and H.E. Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, the first female President in Africa.
The panel highlighted the importance of advancing women’s leadership and explored ways to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in leadership roles. Furthermore, the discussion addressed the challenges and opportunities related to women’s political representation in Ghana. The event brought together key stakeholders and leaders with extensive experience and generated practical and sustainable solutions for creating an inclusive and equitable political environment, fostering women’s leadership, and empowering them to thrive in various leadership positions.
About The EJS Center
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) is a transformative organization established in 2018 to promote women’s representation in leadership positions and drive social change in Africa. Founded by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf- the first democratically elected female President in Africa, the EJS Center aims to empower the next generation of women leaders and foster a more equitable and inclusive continent. The flagship program of the EJS Center, Amujae Initiative, was launched on International Women’s Day to prepare women for public leadership roles and inspire others to do the same. The programme seeks to transform the landscape for women in public leadership in Africa by moving away from tokenism, towards a culture that genuinely values and promotes women leadership.