Liberian voters made history five years ago by electing Africa's first female president. But as Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf runs for re-election, voters will find few female candidates on ballots for other posts.
Liberia's Elections Commission is encouraging more women to run for elected office in a country where they make up less than 15 percent of the legislature.
Elections Commission trainers have met with women across Liberia about standing as party candidates for local and national office. Elections Commission chairman James Fromayan says the first obstacle is often political parties themselves.
Read the whole article at Voice of America, published 5. August
Liberian voters made history five years ago by electing Africa's first female president. But as Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf runs for re-election, voters will find few female candidates on ballots for other posts.
Liberia's Elections Commission is encouraging more women to run for elected office in a country where they make up less than 15 percent of the legislature.
Elections Commission trainers have met with women across Liberia about standing as party candidates for local and national office. Elections Commission chairman James Fromayan says the first obstacle is often political parties themselves.
Read the whole article at Voice of America, published 5. August