December 05, 2022
Liberia: ALCOP Leader Vows to Champion Cause of Justice
All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP) Standard Bearer Mr. Lusinee F. Kamara, Sr. says he has accepted his party's call to run the Liberian presidency to establish a government that… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Liberia: People With Disabilities Seriously Disadvantaged in Exercising Rights
-Study Finds as Second National Action Plan Validated by Stakeholders Read more »
November 30, 2022
Liberia: NAC Wants All HIV Discriminatory Laws Repealed
The National Aids Commission (NAC) has called on the government here to repeal all existing HIV-related discriminatory laws, regulations, and policies. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Liberia: UN Ambassador Wants Government Accountable in FGM Fight
The visiting UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa on female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, Jaha Dukureh, says the Government of Liberia should be held accountable… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Liberia: UN Women Goodwill Ambassador to Buttress FGM Fight in Liberia
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa on female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, Jaha Dukureh, is expected in the country to buttress Government of Liberia's effort… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Liberia: Significant Number of Liberians Without Birth Certificates
-LRRRC alarm Read more »
November 02, 2022
Liberia: When People Work, They Deserve Pay!
-Newspapers demand bicentennial payment Read more »
October 26, 2022
Liberia: Create Jobs for Visually Impaired Liberians
-LRA Commissioner General Nah Read more »
October 09, 2022
West Africa: ECOWAS Holds Regional Training for Persons With Disabilities
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs is organizing a regional training and… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Liberia: China Urges Liberia to Embrace Gender Equality
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September 09, 2022
Liberia: Gender Ministry Engages Residents On SGBV
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in partnership with local NGOs has visited several communities in Montserrado county to monitor and evaluate implementation… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Liberia: GVL Says It Remains Law-Abiding in Liberia
Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. (GVL) has bolstered efforts aimed at promoting good and fair labor practices in its operations in the country. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Liberia: WONGOSOL Launches Information Campaign
The Women Non-Governmental Organization Secretariat (WONGOSOL) in collaboration with the Carter Center has launched a campaign on Freedom of Information to advance women's rights… Read more »
August 16, 2022
Liberia: INCHR Begins Public Hearings On July 26 Violence
The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has begun hearing into the July 26 Independence Day violence near the Embassy of the United States near Monrovia. Read more »
August 05, 2022
West Africa: Defend Rights of Citizens
ECOWAS urges political leaders 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 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 30, 2022
West Africa: ECOWAS and OHCHR Train Childcare Centre Administrators
The ECOWAS Commission, through its Gender Development Centre (EGDC) and in partnership with the West Africa Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Liberia: NCHR Warns Against Rights Violations in Liberia
The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has warned security apparatus in Liberia against human rights violations. Read more »
June 17, 2022
Liberia: Methodist Human Rights Chides GOL
The Program Director of the United Methodist Human Rights Monitor (UMHRM) Jefferson B. Knight says it's very saddening that Liberia continues to celebrate the Day of the African… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Liberia: Albino Society Wants Law Against Discrimination
The Liberia Albino Society (LAS) has petitioned the National Legislature to enact law that would end discrimination and lack of empowerment of its members nationwide. Read more »
May 31, 2022
Africa: Why Advocacy in Africa Matters - the Niyel Story 14 Years On
Charged by 'the belief in the righteousness of things', Niyel, one of Africa's leading advocacy, campaigns, and public affairs organization celebrates 14 years of exemplary impact… Read more »
Liberia: Chinese Embassy, OHCHR Host First National Confab On Right to Development
The People's Republic of China, through its Embassy near Monrovia in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR), on Monday, 30 May… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Africa: UNHCHR Plans to Build National Human Rights Protection System
The visiting Chief of the Africa Branch of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, Madam Maarit Kohonen Sheriff has disclosed plans by the Commission to build a… Read more »
May 10, 2022
Africa: South Africa - Human Rights Groups Intervene in Historic Class Action for Lead Poisoning Launched By Zambian Children
LONDON, United Kingdom, 10 May 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Amnesty International and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) have applied to intervene in an… Read more »