VIDEO: Liberian President at Empowering Girls and Women Plenary Session

Source: 
LiveStream
Duration: 
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 20:00
Countries: 
Africa
Western Africa
Liberia
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Peace Processes
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Initiative Type: 
Multi-Media

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf spoke powerfully Tuesday about the necessity of government reform on behalf of women in the developing world. She noted that most of Liberia's productive farms are managed by women. ""Women are much more conscious and much more dedicated in working the land. The men would rather just play drums."

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