As Liberians continue to push for justice for the victims of rape at More Than Me, as we push for the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education to strengthen their systems, let us also consider our individual actions to ensure that children are protected.
Katie Meyler Temporarily Steps Down From More Than Me
Katie Meyler, the founder of More Than Me, has announced that she is temporarily stepping down as chief executive officer following the organization’s Liberia Advisory Board recommendation for an independent investigation into allegations of widespread negligence by the institution in protecting underage girls from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Women Groups Demand Gov’t Action Over Reports of Rapes at More Than Me
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.
OP-ED: When Foreign ‘Do-Gooders’ Do More Harm Than Good in Liberia
Revelations about the systematic rape of girls in an NGO-run school reveal just how wrong charity work can go.
Vice President Advocates for Boarding Schools to Ensure Safety of Girls
Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor says the government needs to remove school going girls from communities and place them into dormitories at boarding schools.
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.