In most of Africa’s conflict-ridden countries, women are seen as the face of poverty and strife, at the receiving end of the worst crises in history. But from the rubble emerge the true heroes of war. These impromptu female leaders make meaningful contributions to international peace and security. Oleksandra (Sasha) Romantsova, Executive Director of the Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine (part of the company that won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022) speaks to Renuka Methil, Managing Editor, FORBES WOMAN AFRICA. #LWS2024