As Liberians go to the polls on Dec. 8, the Gender Ministry is calling on more concern from candidates to have more gender-sensitive platforms to ensure that women’s rights can be promoted.
After Protest, Gov’t Announces National Conference on Rape
Days after three days of anti-rape protests by hundreds of Liberians, the government has announced it will hold a two-day national conference to discuss sexual and gender-based violence.
Police Hold Family Members in Bizarre Case Involving Alleged Five-Year-Old Rape Survivor
Several family members of a five-year-old alleged rape survivor in Paynesville are being held by the police pending the results of medical examination from the Hope for Women medical facility that could determine whether their child was raped.
With No Charges Filed, Gender Ministry Reunifies 25 Children Accused of Witchcraft to Their Families
Authorities of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection say they have turned over 25 children who were accused of witchcraft and abandoned by their parents and guardians at a church in Ganta.
Police Charge United Methodist Church Pastor with Statutory Rape in Bong
Police in Gbarnga have charged the senior pastor of the St. John United Methodist Church with statutory rape. Rev. Dr. Samuel Karyeah, 54, who is also an associate dean of the Gbarnga School of Theology, has been sent to court.
Action Aid Takes ‘16 Days of Activism’ to Monrovia Marketers
Activists and women rights groups in Liberia have ended this year’s 16 Days of Activism. As part of the event, Action Aid launched a campaign to reach as many women and girls, with outreach made at markets around Monrovia.
PRESS RELEASE: Liberian Gov’t Must Act to End All Forms of Sexual and Gender Based Violence
The Liberia Feminist Forum, other women and human right groups in Liberia are concerned over the rise in reported cases of rape, sexual abuse, forceful initiation, cruel public torture, and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence, harmful traditional practices and injustice against women, girls and other marginalized groups in Liberia.
Campaigners Demand Increased Gov’t Attention to SGBV
Rights groups such as the Liberia Feminist Forum and other women and human right organizations have expressed concern over increased reports of violence and injustice against women, girls, and other marginalized groups.