Human Rights
Civil Society cautions Government to ‘Stop Brutalizing Peaceful Protesters’
Monrovia – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has called on the Government of Liberia to stop brutalizing peaceful people…
Human Rights
Human Rights
Former Sierra Leone Special Court Guard Tells War Crimes Court Massaquoi Escape Possible
By Anthony Stephens and New Narratives staff After nearly a year of hearings, including five months in Liberia and Sierra Leone, the…
Gender Issues
Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee Receives Human Rights Global Treasure Award in Recognition of Advancing Women and Girls in Peacebuilding
SAN FRANCISCO – Nobel Peace Prize recipient Leymah Gbowee has received the Human Rights Global Treasure Award from Article3.org in recognition of…
Gender Issues
Liberia: Civil Society Groups Want Tangible, Urgent Actions for SGVB Survivors
Monrovia – Top Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have begun to hold stakeholders’ engagement meetings aimed at advocating for tangibles and urgent actions…
Gender Issues
Liberia: PAYOWI Commemorates 16th Days of Activism; Embarks on Awareness to Eliminate SGBV Cases
Monrovia – As part the ceremony marking the celebration of the 16th Days of Activism in Liberia, the Program coordinator of Paramount…
Gender Issues
EU Kicks off 16 Days of Activism with Debate Competition among High Schools
Monrovia – As part of activities marking the observance of the 16 Days of Activism, the European Union Delegation to Liberia has…
Gender Issues
Liberia: Health Workers Union, Civil Servant Association Petition Government to Tackle Sexual Harassment in Public Sector
Monrovia- The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) and the Civil Servant Associations of Liberia (CSAL) through a joint statement, have…
Human Rights
UN Staff In Liberia Calls For Global Actions To End Violence Against Women and Girls In Commemoration Of The 16-Days of Activism
Monrovia- The United Nations workers in Liberia over the weekend launched the 16-Days of Activism, and in the process, called-on all staff…
Human Rights
Liberia: Women Activists Angry Over ‘Extreme Acts’ of SGBV Amid COVID-19, Call for Tougher Actions Against Perpetrators
MONROVIA – The mutilation of the genitals of a 22-year-old woman in Sinoe County has triggered anger among women’s rights advocates who…
Gender Issues
Liberia: Girls Alliance for Future Leadership Launches Campaign to Boost Women’s Participation in Election
By Francis G. Boayue, Intern Monrovia – Girls Alliance for Future Leadership, a young women advocacy group aimed at supporting women’s participation…