Iron Ladies of Liberia⎜WHY DEMOCRACY?⎜(Documentary)

Who are the “Iron Ladies” and how have they changed Liberia?
After surviving a 14-year civil war and a government riddled with corruption, Liberia is ready for change. On January 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was inaugurated President - the first freely elected female head of state in Africa. Having won a hotly contested election with the overwhelming support of women across Liberia, Sirleaf faces the daunting task of lifting her country from debt and devastation. She turns to a remarkable team of women, appointing them in positions such as police chief, finance minister, minister of justice, commerce minister and minister of gender. In Iron Ladies, we follow them behind the scenes during their critical first year in office as they tackle indolent bureaucracy, black markets and the omnipresent threat of violent riots.
Directors: Daniel Junge & Siatta Scott Johnson
Released: 2007
This film is one of the documentaries of the WHY WOMEN? series. Learn more about the project: www.thewhy.dk/projects/why-women
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[@JAchica11]

This woman really worked hard for her country. May God continue to bless and keep her.

[@suleimanmuka7498]

she was a good leader ,love her style of leadership

[@vascoapolonio2309]

Liberia has a place on my heart. We had to run out the country 1980, being white and all, but I left there very good friends. Hope Liberia achieves peace and prosper.

[@christianbataclao8355]

Who’s here because of SOC SCI 103N?

[@shieldminggol4860]

baka my output ka pa jan nito pa kopya nlng hahahah

[@asteriskanimations2425]

WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER HAHAHAHA

[@bryanesteban7715]

Sir baka alam nio po ito question nato sor

[@bryanesteban7715]

How did the Iron Ladies view the conflict and crises of their country?

[@MaxKhemet]

respect to her seeing the way she deals with tensions and problems. she's a great leader

[@patriciakoroma587]

Great woman, she has set excellent standards for Liberia to follow. The recovery process will be long just like for Sierra Leone next door. Both countries need individuals in leadership whom love their people and communities more than themselves and their families thus not to enrich themselves only.

[@nollapansweden]

Amazing film of something so important. Thank you.

[@stevenforman3044]

Really enjoyed watching it.

[@alexandermutakha882]

Women form the best leadership in Africa as they are naturally peaceful.

[@akingclassics8529]

I love this ❤

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[@malacksmamahbaaregrunshie9473]

This is the real ecence of being a good👍 mother who takes care of her children, I honestly simpatise with the Liberian peaple. 👍👍💜💜

[@victoriakezelee4523]

Great

[@kewsiyehboah6058]

All da Best Righteous People..

[@bc7015]

All words no action just the past repeating itself...

[@tonywalton1052]

8:00 hierarchy conscience, so laudable. Humans are, well, what can one say.

[@awa8817]

Education is the most important to them, but it is a waste of ten years.

[@helendarlingdarling8364]

What make her to be the iron lady of Libera? Actually Liberian, we need to learn from our mistakes.... This woman don't love us before i say our Countries we need to know that...one love families

[@jonathangorwor7832]

Thanks you so much for our country 😅

[@johnsummerville4884]

The woman who brought along all of the chaos.

[@nomalangak]

Oh No, not Georgie Porgie. That can’t be good. I was so hopeful till I saw him🤦🏾‍♀️

[@francismossieh8691]

She had contributed to the initiation of her massive destructions. What did she change then?.

[@jean-pierrebernard3682]

Why monrovia is not a beautiful city?? with the big natural ressource of ''mama Liberia''' where ils the money miss lady ???put corrupt people in jail ..!in Europe justice dont have this courage make exemple miss lady ,peace on you.

[@ruthlloydzangar4951]

She tried to turn Liberia around but muddy the whole when she went against VP JNB.

[@user-yt7hs7ne2l]

Kallon 0:55

[@sgmazawi]

Wer ist auch hier wegen Markus koch ?👍🏼

[@eugeniababyqueenmascheroni4257]

Wer ist Markus Koch?

[@ericmaniraho2260]

This country shouldbe like barbados,Bermuda,or cayman islands...but it is another Haiti.americans did everything for this country. Why us africans!que pena!

[@risk0systemsuk171]

Stunning make up artist.
The rest of the story is just another long alAfrican monotony of an outcome.

[@peterkung6793]

Seeking help from China is the right thing to do. She need some one to teach her how to fish by herself.

[@abdirhmnsalad3072]

中国人 哈哈哈

[@lakaykimat6298]

they will rob him .....dont ever trust the chinese communist.....