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Liberia

December 1, 2013
Liberia: Recipe for Discrimination - Lofa Rep. Frowns On Women Wings in Political Parties

Lofa County district #4 Representative Hon. Mariamu B. Fofana has frown on the creation of women's wing in political parties in the country.

October 28, 2013
Liberia: Market Women Express Gratitude to Ma Ellen

Market women at the Rally Time Market in Central Monrovia have expressed gratitude to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for her unwavering commitment to women's issues since coming to office.

September 17, 2013
Liberia: Women Present Resolution to Ellen After 10 Years of Peace

Continuing the celebrations marking ten years of uninterrupted peace, the women of Liberia presented a five-count resolution to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf highlighting their plight and how they can be resolved for the common good of Liberian women and girls.

September 2, 2013
Liberia: Senate Opposes 30 Percent Gender Equality

Heated debate erupted on the floor in the Senate on Thursday after some Senators strongly opposed a provision in the election reform law that requires political parties to ensure thirty percent gender equality during candidates' registration.

August 9, 2013
Liberia: Women Seek Equity

Minority of female legislators at the House of Representatives have submitted a bill seeking political equity with their male counterparts.

July 16, 2013
Liberia: Women NGO's Secretariat of Liberians Want More Women in Key Leadership Positions

Political parties in Liberia have been asked to ensure that at least 40 per cent of all elected positions at the district, regional and national levels are occupied by women.

March 7, 2013
Failing to get the vote: Liberian women and political participation

This paper discusses Liberian women’s access to formal political influence and representation in the bicameral legislature.

July 3, 2012
Liberia: Ellen Revives Bill for Women's Participation in Politics