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July 17, 2023
Liberia: women demand political parties to adhere to 30 percent gender representation agreement

A conglomeration of Liberian women from diverse backgrounds have called on political parties to fully implement the Memorandum of Understanding they sign with the National Elections Commission (NEC) to fully implement Section 4.5 of the Elections Law of Liberia.

Liberia: protection of female politicians paramount for free, fair elections

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July 14, 2023

Liberia: protection of female politicians paramount for free, fair elections

The promotion of inclusive political participation and the elimination of violence against women in politics are paramount to ensuring that every candidate has fair and equal conditions in an electoral process — as these go a long way in bringing credibility, transpar

The promotion of inclusive political participation and the elimination of violence against women in politics are paramount to ensuring that every candidate has fair and equal conditions in an electoral process — as these go a long way in bringing credibility, transpar

July 10, 2023
UN Resident Coordinator wants disabled women’s political participation








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July 6, 2023
Liberia: Deputy UNSRG Beysolow Nyanti urges women to stand together for increased representation in elected positions

P4DP, a research and peacebuilding institution, believes that the commitment of political parties to this process is intended to pave the way for increased women’s political participation, promoting gender equality and enhancing the representation of

July 5, 2023
UN spotlights women’s political participation in Liberia

The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights Office is this July spotlighting Women’s political participation, focusing on women and girls with disabilities.

May 22, 2023
Liberia: NEC, parties sign MoU to increase women’s political participation

The National Elections Commission (NEC) and registered political parties and alliances have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase women’s participation in the upcoming electoral process.

December 8, 2022
Liberia: Women optimistic of 2023 elections

The deal to upholding women’s political participation and leadership in the 2023 presidential and General elections remains elusive and daunting, as the Woman Legislative Caucus of Liberia launches a two-day workshop for women aspirants to solicit support and mobilize

Towards a more “equally equal” Liberia: The case for a mandatory gender quota

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August 25, 2022

Towards a more “equally equal” Liberia: The case for a mandatory gender quota

Monrovia — The 54th Session of the National Legislature has an enormous opportunity to represent the interests of Liberian women and advance Liberia’s record of women’s leadership in Africa and globally through the passage of a mandatory gender quota in the New

Monrovia — The 54th Session of the National Legislature has an enormous opportunity to represent the interests of Liberian women and advance Liberia’s record of women’s leadership in Africa and globally through the passage of a mandatory gender quota in the New

June 3, 2022
Liberia: Weah’s CDC adopts 40% women quota

The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) of President George Weah has adopted a resolution that would force the party to have more women in leadership positions.