August 02, 2022
Liberia: Sali On Women's Participation in Politics
As part of its "Liberia Election Support Project," Sister Aid Liberia Inc. (SALI) has conducted a daylong stakeholder forum in Kakata City, Margibi county on inclusive political… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Liberia: Women Lead Cummings 2023 Bid
More women groups continue to sign up for the 2023 Presidential bid of former Coca-Cola Executive Alexander Cummings. Read more »
Liberia: Angie Brooks Center Dialogues On Drugs, Women's Security
The Angie Brooks International Center (ABIC) for Women's Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security in partnership with ZOA-Liberia with funding from the… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Liberia: Cummings Gets More Women's Support
The presidential ambition of former Coca-Cola Executive, Alexander B. Cummings received a boost on Thursday, July 28, when over one thousand women from the Cotton Tree Community in… Read more »
Liberia: Gender and Partners Host Women and Girls
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and with support from Partners has launched a three-day National Young Women and Girls Conference in Sinje, Grand Cape Mount… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Liberia: NEC Trains Gender in Elections Coordination Group
The National Elections Commission, through its Gender Section, has commenced a two-day intensive working session in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, on the revitalization of the group,… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Liberia: Verolyn Vonleh Is Miss Liberia 2022
Miss Verolyn Veseh Vonleh, a 21-year-old indigene of Rivercess County, South-Central Liberia, has been crowned Miss Liberia 2022. Read more »
July 15, 2022
Liberia: Promoting Safety and Health - Women Complete Eco Stove Training Supported By EPA and UNDP
Monrovia, Liberia; 14 July 2022: Forty-five women selected from Grand Cape Mount, Bomi and Gbarpolu counties have received certificates after completing a one and half month's… Read more »
July 12, 2022
Liberia: Book of Condolence Opens for Women Peace Activists
The Women of Liberia gathered Monday, 11 July 2022 to sign the book of condolence for the late Madam Roseline Toweh, a peace activist, and other women and girls involved in peace… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Liberia: Gender Minister Welcomes U.S.$44.6 Million Empowerment Project
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed excitement over the signing of a financing agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Liberia to… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Sierra Leone: Fòs Feminista Celebrates Sierra Leone's Decriminalization of Abortion
As the world watches the U.S. backslide, Fòs Feminista applauds feminist movements that continue to decriminalize abortion and advance gender and reproductive justice. Read more »
Liberia: Défense Completes First Phases of Gender Policy Activities
The Department of Gender and Social Inclusion (DGSI) at the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have completed the first two phases of a Gender Policy and a… Read more »
July 04, 2022
Liberia: ActionAid Liberia, Partners Launch Project for Over 3000 Women
Ahead of the 2023 presidential and legislative elections, ActionAid Liberia with funding from the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNBPF) a project named 'Strengthening the… Read more »
July 03, 2022
Liberia: Gender Ministry Conducts Anti-SGBV Toll-Free Awareness
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says it has begun massive community awareness on a toll-free Anti-Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGVB) Call Number in several… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Liberia: Put Women's Rights 'Front and Centre' of Climate Policies - Bachelet
Although climate change threatens everyone, women and girls often suffer its harshest and most violent consequences, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday. Read more »
June 27, 2022
Liberia: Jeety Tyre Factory Attracts Female Tractor Drivers
Indian businessman and philanthropist Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva's (Mr. Jeety's) ongoing construction of a US$25m tyre factory has attracted several Liberian female tractor operators… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Liberia: Wedol Launches Young Women Empowerment Program
The Women Education and Development Organization of Liberia or WEDOL, in partnership with Action Aid Liberia, has launched a young women empowerment program aimed at strengthening… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Liberia: Civil Society Council Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling
The National Civil Society Council of Liberia has lauded and welcomed the ruling handed down by the Supreme Court through Associate Justice Jamesetta Howard Wolokollie. Read more »
Africa: EJS Center Releases Second Annual Report On Women's Leadership Across Africa
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) has published its second annual report, 'Shifting the Landscape: The 2021 Year in Review.' Read more »
June 17, 2022
Liberia: Women Urged to Preserve Peace in 2023
The Angie Brooks International Center (ABIC) Establishment Coordinator Cllr. Yvette Chesson - Wureh has urged women to ensure that they maintain the peace of this country ahead of… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Liberia: Gongloe Promises 50 Percent Women Cabinet
Liberian presidential hopeful and renowned human rights lawyer Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe has promised to form his cabinet with 50 percent female ministers if he is elected… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Liberia: Strengthening Laws to Institutionalize Women Political Participation
In February this 2022, a big announcement came from the Capitol Building. Liberia's House of Representatives finally passed amendments to existing elections law - to allow firm… Read more »
Liberia: WONGOSOL Preaches Empowerment for Liberian Women
The Women Non-Governmental Organizations Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has ended a two-day policy advocacy training for 50 civil society organizations here. Read more »
June 13, 2022
Liberia: Sen. Karnga-Lawrence Vows Retention of All-Female Lawmakers
The newly inducted Women Legislative Caucus chairperson Senator Nyonblee Karnga - Lawrence has vowed to ensure that all incumbent female lawmakers are retained following the 2023… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Liberia: Liberian Women in Nimba Benefit From Capacity Building Project
Several Liberian women in Nimba County have benefited from a capacity building project on climate change through the Global Environmental Facility Small Grant Program. Read more »