Leymah Gbowee
Liberian peace activist who mobilized women to end the civil war. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her role in securing peace for Liberia.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 21min
'We the Women' and 'Rise, Girl, Rise' are stories about revolutionary women
Leymah Gbowee, Liberian peace activist and Nobel laureate, recalls organizing women for peace. Gloria Steinem, feminist writer and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, reads and reflects on raising girls to lead. They discuss a picture book about sisterhood and activism, choices behind its collage art, the roots of their work, and why early stories matter for equality.
Apr 9, 2025 • 10min
Liberia’s women in white who helped end civil war
Leymah Gbowee, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning Liberian activist, shares her remarkable journey mobilizing thousands of women to end Liberia's civil war. She recounts the powerful non-violent protests that pressured President Charles Taylor into negotiations. Gbowee discusses their strategic activism, including a famous sex strike that galvanized attention. Her stories emphasize the strength of collective action and the transformative impact of peaceful resistance in the face of tyranny, ultimately leading to a hopeful future for Liberia.
