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/...
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