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Liberia

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
May 30, 2012
President Sirleaf Urges African Women to Collaborate

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has addressed the opening session of an African Democracy Forum in Monrovia, with a call on African women to take charge of their own destiny.

May 30, 2012
Women Group Slams Senator Massaley

Women against human trafficking, an advocacy group, has strongly condemned Grand Cape Mount County Senator Abel Massaley, for deceiving Liberian people.
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May 30, 2012
Female Lawyer Wants Collective Fight Against GBV

An official of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFEL), Attorney Zeor Barnard, has called on females across the country to coordinate activities with their male counterparts in the fight against Gender Base Violence.

May 30, 2012
Women NGOs Of Liberia Encouraged To View Themselves As Vanguards Of Peace

Liberia’s women should not be looked on only as victims of war but as “vanguards of peace”, the UN envoy in the country, Mr.

May 30, 2012
UNDP, Gender Ministry Sign Agreement

The Ministry of Gender and Development and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement with six civil society organizations in Liberia for the smooth implementation of a project titled: "Giving women a voice and leadership role in decision-making and peace building in

May 30, 2012
AFELL Launches Endowment For Victims

The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia has launched an endowment fund under the Danish Project for victims of gender based violence.

May 30, 2012
Women Begin Using Law To Lock Away Rapists In Liberia

While a four-year-old peace has brought an end to the other atrocities, government officials say rape remains rampant -- especially of children, who are easier targets for men deprived of their weapons.