On October 7, 2011, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was announced as a Nobel Peace Prize awardee.
On October 7, 2011, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Ellen Johnson Sirleaf would share the Nobel Peace Prize with Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman. The award recognized their significant contributions to the nonviolent struggle for women's safety and for the rights of women to full participation in peace-building work. This prestigious accolade underscored Johnson Sirleaf's commitment to fostering peace in Liberia and highlighted her role in championing women's contributions to conflict resolution around the world.