In 2011, Gbowee won the Nobel Peace Prize for her commitment
in leading a women’s peace movement that helped end the
Second Liberian Civil War.Gbowee was behind the mobilization of an interreligious coalition
named the “Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace” movement, which
helped encourage women to take part in nonviolent protests and more
in order to promote peace in the region. Gbowee went on to found
Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, which provides leadership and
education opportunities across the continent.
During her talk in New York, Gbowee reflected upon the movement in
Liberia and how it was successful and fought for change.