Gender Issues
Liberia: As Senate Considers Bill to Legalize Abortion, Experts Say Growing Access to Abortion Pills Is Saving Lives
By Joyclyn Wea, gender reporter with New Narratives D. was 18 and had just entered the 12th grade in 2017 when she…
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Liberia: WONGOSOL Executive Director Urges Women to Take Their Place In Leadership At AWLE Launch
Paynesville — The Executive Director of the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia has issued a strong call to action for young women…
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Liberia’s Senior Women Lawyers to New Graduates: Be Brave, Work Hard, Fight for Your Place
Summary: Some of Liberia’s most senior women lawyers gathered over the weekend under an outdoor canopy in front of the Charlyne M.…
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Liberia: WONGOSOL Demands Thorough Probe Into Death of Tonia Jackson, Condemns Alleged Domestic Violence
Monrovia — The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has expressed deep concern and sadness over the reported death of Madam Tonia…
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Liberia: Nimba Women of District 9 Honor Former President Sirleaf
Monrovia — Several women from Nimba County District 9 have honored former Liberian President Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf as part of activities marking International…
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Liberia: WONGOSOL Calls for Calm, Diplomatic Engagement Amid Liberia–Guinea Border Tensions
Monrovia — The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has called for calm and a peaceful diplomatic resolution following emerging reports of…
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Liberia: WONGOSOL Highlights Power of Women’s Voices in Advancing Equality
MONROVIA — Women from across Liberia gathered in large numbers on March 6 to commemorate International Women’s Day, using the occasion to amplify…
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Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Lashes Lawmakers in Capitol Speech, Calls Low Representation of Women Embarrassing
Summary: • Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s former president, said the country should be ashamed that only 11 women serve in the 103-seat…
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Liberia: Women’s Groups Slam Rep. Seeboe for Barring Girls from International Scholarship Opportunities
MONROVIA – Several leaders and advocates for the protection of the rights of women and girls in Liberia have strongly condemned Montserrado…