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“Future generations will judge us not by what we say, but what we do. The future belongs to us, because we have taken charge of it. We have the commitment, we have the resourcefulness, and we have the strength of our people to share the dream across Africa…”

Sirfleaf became the President of Liberia in 2006, making her the first elected female head of state in Africa’s history. She was re-elected in 2011, the same year she won the Nobel Peace Prize for her role in fighting for women’s rights and building peace through her country and continent.
Despite criticism on her presidential term, Ellen will remain a source of inspiration for breaking the glass ceiling and proving that women can achieve great success in a patriarchal power system.