Liberia’s former vice president Jewel Howard Taylor has built a reputation for herself as a champion of gender equality, economic empowerment, and affordable but quality education, especially through her foundation.
The former senator – once married to Charles Taylor, ex-Liberian president serving a 50-year prison sentence in the UK for crimes against humanity – served Liberia for over 20 years in many capacities. Her biggest political highlight so far is becoming Liberia’s vice president after winning the 2017 election alongside President George Weah.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today.
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