MONROVIA: The fact that former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf still wields enormous international respect was manifested over the weekend in faraway Abu Dhabi when she was honored with a prestigious Lifetime Award from the Organizers of this year’s edition of Forbes3050 for her extraordinary leadership and work championing women cause worldwide.
According to our correspondent who covered the very important The summit convened women leaders from around the world to share their experiences, wisdom, insights and forge lasting intergenerational bonds, held which was held from March 5-8, 2024.
Madam Sirleaf who was a cynosure of all eyes at the august occasion found time to speak to the media to further make a point for women to be empowered into higher leadership roles in every sector of human life.
“We need more women in high positions of leadership. There’s no compromise on that one,” Madam Sirleaf told Mika Brzezinski, founder of Know Your Value and Co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” during an interview earlier in the day. She continued, “And I think women are determined to seek to continue to fight for equity, for equal opportunity to be able to demonstrate the contribution they can make. Women lead differently, so effectively. So powerfully.”
Held at the prestigious Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, the program was Chaired by ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath, Mika Brzezinski, founder of Know Your Value and Co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe’, and Huma Abedin, Author and MSNBC Contributor, this event will bring together distinguished women from both the “30 Under 30” and “50 over 50” lists, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s capacity for curating impactful, globally relevant events.
The 2024 Forbes 30/50 Summit was dedicated to fostering mentorship, encouraging cross-generational bonds, and providing essential insights and guidance to empower women globally. The summit will take place at renowned venues, including Mamsha Al Saadiyat and Louvre Abu Dhabi, offering a backdrop of cultural and impactful significance.
Emphasising Abu Dhabi as a leading choice for renowned events that deliver global impact, the summit boasted an impressive line-up of speakers known for their significant contributions to culture, business, entrepreneurship, sport, music, and advocacy.
Personalities including Suze Orman, personal finance expert, author, and podcast host; Sheila Johnson, founder and CEO of Salamander Collection and Partner at Monumental Sports & Entertainment; Shania Twain, singer and songwriter; and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, author and advocate for emotional literacy, equality, and mental health, will joined the event.
Last year, the 67th US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, headlined the event, featuring influential figures such as actresses Jessica Alba, and Catherine O’Hara, ballet dancer Misty Copeland, Formula 1 racing driver Amna Al Qubaisi, Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska and many more.
This year’s summit boasted an impressive lineup of speakers including entertainment figures like former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, singers Shania Twain and Alia Bhatt, actresses Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Icanna Sakhno, and model Jessica Kahawaty. Business leaders include Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Sallie Krawcheck, founder of Ellevest, Michelle Zatlyn, co-founder of Cloudflare, Mona Ataya, founder of Mumzworld, and Katherine Homuth, founder of SRTX. Social justice advocates include Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad, Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, founder of Women at Risk International Foundation, and Penny Abeywardena, a fellow at NYU. The summit will also feature creative minds like photographer Gillian Laub, author Aija Mayrock, and Sara Tamimi, founder of her namesake fashion line.
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