J. Jarpa Dawuni

J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University and Founding Director of the Howard Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership. Founding Executive Director of the pan-African non-profit organization, the Institute for African Women in Law. A social entrepreneur with a vision for uplifting women and girls.

Women have all it takes to be leaders. I have seen the power of women’s mobilization across Africa. Women do not need handouts, they need an even playing field to show their leadership skills.

Equity and inclusion is not a favor to certain groups. It is a fundamental right and when fully exercised, it lifts the boat for all of humanity