Less than a week since Time Magazine and ProPublica released a damaging report revealing sexual abuse of underage girls at More Than Me Academy, two women’s rights organizations have demanded that the government take specific actions.
U.S. Organization Postpones Philanthropic Award to More Than Me’s Katie Meyler
An international award intended for the founder of More Than Me, Katie Meyler, has been withheld after a report of widespread negligence of sexual abuse against her institution.
Online Campaign Seeks Justice for Victims of Sexual Abuse at More Than Me
A day after a damning article was published alleging widespread negligence of sexual assaults by an educational charity, More Than Me, a campaign has begun to seek justice for victims.
More Than Me, Operator of 19 Schools, Accused of Negligence on Sexual Assaults
A damning article has been published alleging widespread negligence by an educational charity, More Than Me, in protecting its students from sexual exploitation.
US Embassy: Independent Forensics Firm Will Investigate Missing Billions, Not FBI
The U.S. government has responded to Liberia’s request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist the government’s ongoing investigation of the reported missing billions of Liberian dollars.
UN Women Opens Training for Lawmakers in Gender Responsive Budgeting
U.N. Women, in collaboration with the Women Legislative Caucus is conducting a five-day training for lawmakers and other government officials on gender mainstreaming and gender responsive budgeting.
President Weah Constitutes Multi Stakeholders Group Amid LEITI’s Suspension
President George Weah has finalized the reestablishment of the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives, one month after EITI suspended Liberia’s membership. EITI is the global standard for promoting open and accountable management of extractive resources.
CDC Concludes Primary for Montserrado’s 13th District
With the ongoing nomination of candidates to contest in Montserrado’s 13th district by-election, the Coalition for Democratic Change has chosen John Weah to contest on its ticket for the district’s seat.