Leymah Gbowee

Liberian activist

Also known as: Leymah Roberta Gbowee

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Leymah Gbowee (born February 1, 1972, Monrovia, Liberia) is a Liberian peace activist known for rallying women to pressure leaders into ending Liberia’s civil war. She was one of three recipients, along with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Tawakkul Karmān, of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, for their nonviolent efforts to further the safety and rights of women and their participation in peace-building processes. Gbowee graduated from high school at age 17, with plans to continue...

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