African women are calling on the African Union, IGAD, and the international community to set up a female peacekeeping force to promote peace in the Horn of Africa.
The Slow-Turning Tide of Gender Equality in Liberian Leadership
Women in Liberia gained their right to vote and participate in politics between 1943 and 1955 through constitutional changes, but the active participation of women in politics remains a challenge today. Very few feel compelled to run for elected positions traditionally held by men, due to either financial constraints, cultural views, or a combination of those.
Grand Bassa Superintendent Announces New Sports Association Leadership
Grand Bassa’s County Superintendent Janjay Baikpeh has announced a new leadership for the body responsible for managing all sporting affairs in the county.
Grand Bassa Leaders Debate Women’s Inclusion in the County’s Politics
there have been heated public debates in Grand Bassa over the inclusion of women in local politics
Gender Minister Confirms Challenges at Hostel for Vulnerable Girls
Gender Minister Julia Duncan-Cassell has confirmed reports of challenges at a nearby girls’ hostel in Gbalatuah, Bong.
Liberty Party’s Nimba Head Denies Merger Talks with Unity Party
The chairman of Liberty Party’s Nimba branch has denied claims that the opposition party has agreed to join forces with the ruling Unity Party in the upcoming 2017 elections.
Gender Ministry to Propose Legislation to Criminalize Female Circumcision
Minister Julia Duncan-Cassell of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection said the Ministry would soon petition the national legislature to enact a law to criminalize female circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation.
Women Trafficked to Lebanon Want Justice
The Ministry of Gender recently coordinated a trip with several journalists and the Ministry of Justice to the safe house containing the 14 Liberian women who were allegedly trafficked to Lebanon and used as sex slaves.
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