To give a voice to the unheard, get more women leaders

Former Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Much has been written in recent months about the effectiveness of women leaders throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. They have been lauded for their empathy, their straightforwardness and honesty, and for swift, decisive action. The results confirm the narrative — countries with women leaders have reported half of the deaths of those led by their male counterparts.