Gender Issues
Liberia: President Boakai to Launch Street Child Project on Wednesday
Monrovia – In a significant move to address the growing crisis of street children in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is set…
Human Rights
Human Rights
Liberia: Empowering Teens to Make a Difference: The Inspiring Story of Rochelle Sendolo
In a world where violence and injustice can often seem overwhelming, it’s inspiring to see young people like Rochelle Sendolo from Liberia…
Human Rights
Liberia: PWD Faces Difficulty Accessing Capitol Building
Liberia has made progress in disability law and policy, but still lacks full compliance with the UNCRPD and no regulations in place.
Human Rights
Palestinian journalists covering Gaza awarded UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
SANTIAGO, Chile – The Palestinian journalists covering Gaza have been named as laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize,…
Human Rights
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Denies Allegation of House Members Receiving Bribe to Sign War Crimes Court Resolution
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – House Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has sharply debunked allegation that Members of the House of Representatives of…
Health
Liberia: NAC Establishes Legal Office to Address Stigma and Rights Violations
Monrovia – The National AIDS Commission has established a legal office aimed at managing cases of rights violations directed at people living…
Human Rights
Gender Ministry and Partners Launch 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, Pledge to End Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia
PAYNESVILLE – In a unified effort to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Ministry of Gender, Children,…
Human Rights
Liberia: ‘My Life is at risk’ – Campaigner against Illicit Drugs Alarms over Threats on His Life
MONROVIA – A lead campaigner against the flow of illicit drugs in Liberia, Alfred T. Tomah has alarmed that there are people acting…
Human Rights
Liberia: UN Human Rights Platform Donates Five Motorbikes to INCHR to Strengthen Fight Against Gender based Violence, Harmful practices
MONROVIA – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has donated five motorbikes to the Independent National…
Human Rights
UN Rallies for Gender Equality in Technology and Innovation as World Celebrates International Women’s Day
DOHA, Qatar – As the world observes International Women’s Day, the United Nations led by its Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on…