SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: New York Times – In Sudan, Women Showed the World How It’s Done

15/10/19: New York Times – In Sudan, Women Showed the World How It’s Done, by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

 Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf calls for women’s empowerment in order to protect democracy in Sudan and worldwide, making three suggestions.

 Firstly, Sirleaf calls for quotas to be set for female representation at all levels of government, citing research that quotas help women overcome cultural, economic and electoral barriers that keep them from holding elected office.

 Secondly, Sirleaf calls for the international community to be more responsive in advocating stronger democratic institutions, arguing that international actors and institutions must learn to detect the warning signs of impending violence by proactively lending support by pressing for open dialogue.

 Finally, Sirleaf calls for girls in Africa and globally to be supported, including by leadership training.