Leymah Gbowee
What’s inside
Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee recounts her experience mobilizing women to bring an end to Liberia’s bloody civil war.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the power of nonviolent resistance
- Inspiration from a female-led peace movement
- Insight into Liberia’s Second Civil War
- Empowerment through understanding the potential of collective action
Key Points
- Female empowerment in Liberia
- Peacebuilding through nonviolent resistance
- Role of prayer and faith
- Impact of sexual boycott
- Nation building post-war
Who’s it For
- Activists
- Feminists
- History buffs
- Political science students
About the author
Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist, led a women’s peace movement that helped end Liberia’s Second Civil War.