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    Assessment of Female Presidents’ Governance and Its Implications on Peaceful Co-Existence in Iceland and Liberia
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Abosede Abiodun ADELEKE
    Historically, societies have largely been shaped by patriarchal norms, often sidelining women from critical decision-making roles. While it is well-established that women contribute immensely to community and nation-building, there has been limited focus on directly comparing female presidential leadership and its specific impact on peaceful coexistence across diverse contexts. Therefore, this study examined women in governance and their implications for peaceful coexistence in Iceland between 1980 and 1996, and Liberia between 2006 and 2018. The study adopted a Content Analysis research design and was anchored on Feminist Theory. Findings revealed that the tenures of the two female presidents, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir of Iceland between 1980 and 1996, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia between 2006 and 2018, represented global female leadership, as both governments significantly influenced peaceful coexistence and national harmony. Both leaders formulated and implemented specific policies and programmes to foster peaceful coexistence: in Iceland, these included gender equality initiatives, diplomatic peace-building, conflict resolution training, cultural literacy, and education; in Liberia, they encompassed national reconciliation architecture, an all-female peacekeeping unit, economic inclusion policies, and youth vocational training. The study concluded that the effectiveness of these policies and programmes initiatives had broad developmental implications, enhancing social welfare, inclusivity, conflict resolution, societal well-being, political stability, and national development in both Iceland and Liberia. Consequently, the study recommends that female leaders be encouraged to participate more actively in governance at national and international levels, as they often demonstrate distinct innovativeness in leadership. Moreover, longstanding stereotypes and misconceptions about female leadership capabilities must be challenged, and deliberate opportunities created for women to engage in top-level democratic leadership and governance. Ultimately, this study underscores that empowering women in leadership and governance is not merely a matter of gender equality but a critical strategy for building a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world. Keywords: Female Presidents, Governance, Peaceful Coexistence, Iceland, Liberia Word count: 289