Women And Power In Post-Conflict Africa

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UW Political Science Professor Aili Mari Tripp

Liberia elected the first woman president in Africa, Uganda has a female vice president, and Angola has more than a majority of seats in Parliament held by women. Professor Aili Tripp explores the way women have gained political offices and brought about constitutional reforms in African nations recovering from long wars.

Episode Credits

  • Emily Auerbach Host
  • Ali Tripp Guest

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