July 24, 2023
Liberia: Respect Press Freedom
-EU and US warn Liberian stakeholders Read more »
Liberia: Human Rights Not Hand-Out
-Atty. Harris tells government Read more »
July 14, 2023
Liberia: Harper Prison Superintendent Appeals for Support
The superintendent of Maryland County Prison Theodore T. Harmon seeks financial support through the Ministry of Justice and international NGOs to smoothly operate the prison… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Liberia: UN Resident Coordinator Wants Disabled Women's Political Participation
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia, Christine N. Umutoni wants women's participation in politics to be void of discrimination against women and girls living with… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Liberia: Human Rights 75 - Women and Girl's Right to Participate in Public and Political Life
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. On April 24,… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Liberia: Cllr. Scott Flags Life-Threatening Conditions
Detained former Liberian Chief Justice Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott has flagged prolonged pre-trial detention, lack of access to justice, deplorable, and life-threatening hygiene… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Liberia: Rights Advocate Alarms Against Abuse of Power
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Her Honor, Sie -A- Nyene Yuoh, has been linked to the demolition of the New Life Recovery and Rehabilitation Center in Sundaygar… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Liberia: GOL, UNICEF Launch Nationwide Campaign On Violence Against Children
The Government of Liberia in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched a nationwide campaign to combat violence against children. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Liberia: Disabilities Commission Highlights Critical Issues At UN Conference
National Commission on Disabilities Chairperson Amb. Daintown Domah Pay-Bayee is making a case for the Liberian disabled community at the 16th Session of the Conference of States… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Liberia: Cummings Drops Gay Noose
Presidential hopeful Alexander B. Cummings has dispelled rumors that he is gay and wants to support gay rights when elected Liberia's president this October. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Liberia: Campaign to Restore Ja'neh's Rights
River Gee County Senator Conmany B. Wesseh has vowed to lead a robust campaign to restore all the rights of impeached Associate Justice Kabineh M. Ja'neh. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Liberia: Unveiling the Hidden Story Behind FGM Ban in Liberia
-Sup. Kamba appeals to Media for thorough investigation Read more »
April 03, 2023
Liberia: UL and IAGP to Develop Gender and Security Studies Programs
The University of Liberia (UL) and the Nigerian-based International Academy for Gender and Peace (IAGP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) following a two-day West… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Liberia: Koijee Cautions NEC Against Discrimination
Ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Secretary General and Monrovia Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee has cautioned the National Elections Commission (NEC) against denying certain… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Liberia: U.S. Documents Human Rights Abuses
--In 2022 report on Liberia Read more »
March 20, 2023
Liberia: What The U.S. Human Rights Report Says About Liberia
BUREAU OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR Read more »
March 07, 2023
Liberia: The Justice We Demand
On the morning of February 23, Liberians both home and abroad woke up to the horrific news of an attack on the home of former Chief Justice Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott. Unknown men had… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Liberia: Govt Abolishes Genital Cutting in Montserrado
The Government of Liberia has taken steps to end the practice of Female Genital mutilation (FGM) in Montserrado county for the next three years. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Liberia: Gongloe Sees Emerging Conflict Amid Weah and PYJ Verbal Attack
Presidential hopeful and renowned human rights lawyer Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe says verbal attacks between President George Manneh Weah and Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson… Read more »
January 19, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Radio Celebrates Human Rights Day
In formal celebration of the ECOWAS Human Rights Day on January 16, 2023, ECOWAS Radio rolled out exciting programs to commemorate the Day. Read more »
January 18, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Honors Ellen for Human Rights
Former Liberian President Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been hailed for her post-presidential work in promoting women's participation in leadership, gender equality, and women… Read more »
January 16, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Human Rights Day Celebrations to Be Held in Honor of Ellen
Monday, January 16, 2023, marks 17 years since Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was sworn in as Africa's first female President. Read more »
December 18, 2022
Liberia: When Law Enforcers Become the Abusers
-The case of LNP ARU, 121 Christopher Peters and New Dawn Publishers Read more »
December 15, 2022
Liberia: NEC Gender Section Conducts Training On VAWIE/P
MONROVIA, 14 December 2022, Wednesday, The National Elections Commission (NEC), through its Gender Section, with support from partners, has completed a one-day dialogue with… Read more »
Liberia: OHCHR, Partners Conduct Conflict-Sensitive Election Reporting Training for Media Practitioners, Human Rights Officers and Cso
Over 36 persons including journalists, human rights officers, elections workers as well as CSO from Bomi, Grand Cape Mount and Gbapolu Counties participated in the first phase of… Read more »