Gender Issues

Monrovia - In an effort to empower disadvantaged women and girls in Liberia, a local Non-governmental organization, Sherah Young Women Initiative has launched a scholarship scheme for 100 of vulnerable girls and single mothers in…
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Monrovia - In continuation of the 16 days of activism, Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor on Monday held a conference with over 200 boys from various school attending. The gathering focused on how boys can protect girls against sexual…
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MONROVIA – Twenty-five local traditional zoes who participated in a day-long awareness session on ending female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia have highlighted the importance of involving local traditional authorities as the main…
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MONROVIA - As Liberia joins the rest of the world in the observance of the 16 Days of Activism, the group, under the banner #WeAreUnprotected campaign has called on the Liberian Government to take a proactive stance in protecting women…
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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – Liberia’s Vice President, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, is proposing the establishment of a Global Women Leaders Peace and Security Network Initiative to advance the cause of women advancement. The initiative,…
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President George Weah and First Lady Clar Weah Monday led the 16 Days of Activism March on Broad Street, Monrovia MONROVIA - As Liberia joins other nations celebrating 16 Days of Activism this month, President George Manneh Weah has…
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Monrovia - As part of activities observing the16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls, activists in their mass stormed Monrovia and its environs on Monday November 26, 2018 to call on the Liberian Government to…
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Vice President Jewel Taylor KAKATA, MARGIBI COUNTY – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP)-Liberia, in partnership with the Government of Liberia (GOL), has ended a weeklong conflict management and resolution training/community…
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Speaker Chambers & FeJAL’s Siatta Scott MONROVIA – House Speaker Bhofal Chambers has recommitted his support for the advancement of women in the world, especially the advocacy purpose of the Liberian women agenda on broader…
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MONROVIA – Saints Friskies Alumni Association (SFAA), the organization that represents graduates and former students of St. Teresa’s Convent and St. Patrick’s High School, continues to fulfill its promise of giving back to their alma…
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