On Thursday, January 31, the Ministry of Transport released a newly approved transport fare structure for commercial vehicles operating around Monrovia. The new structure reflects a 40 percent decrease in much of the fares.
Draft Report Exposes Gender Gap in Police Force
A draft report of a survey jointly conducted by U.N. Women, civil society organizations, and the Ministry of Justice indicates a wide gender disparity among officers within the Liberia National Police.
Gender-Based Violence Activists Reflect on Gender Advocacy in 2018
The #WeAreUnprotected movement against sexual and gender-based violence ended a one-day session to reflect on the impact of gender advocacy campaigns in 2018.
NAYMOTE Tracks President Weah’s 270 Days Deliverables on Campaign Promises
The National Youth Movement for Transparent Elections has released a report evaluating the first 270 days of President George Weah’s government, based on promises made to Liberians during and after the 2017 elections.
ELBC Ranks as Liberia’s Most Widely Consumed Media Outlet
A first of its kind report on media ratings was released on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, ranking the government-owned ELBC Radio as the most consumed media outlet in Liberia, with 214,000 average listeners.
#WeAreUnprotected Campaign Launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
A movement against sexual and gender-based violence held a one-day sit-in on Monday to demand an end to injustice and all forms of violence against women and girls.
Government Needs Citizens’ Input to Improve Health Care Delivery, Study Suggests
A new survey report on the success of combating the Ebola virus disease in Liberia has underscored the need for active community participation to improve future health systems in the country.
Amid 1,028 SGBV Cases in First Half of 2018, U.N. Women Donates Office Supplies to Justice Ministry
UN Women office in Liberia has provided over US$7,000 worth of assorted office supplies to the Sexual Gender Based Violence Crimes Unit at the Ministry of Justice.