June 25
Liberia: Women Farmers Urge Govt Action to Cut Food Imports
Women farmers in Liberia are calling on the government and development partners to increase investment in agriculture, arguing that stronger support for local food production is… Read more »
June 16
Liberia: Ataf Study Highlights Need for Gender-Responsive Tax Systems
New research by the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), through the ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN), highlights the need for African countries to strengthen the integration… Read more »
June 09
Liberia: 58-Year-Old Woman Faces Alleged Abuse in River Gee
A disturbing case of alleged torture and public humiliation involving a 58-year-old woman accused of witchcraft has sparked widespread concern in River Gee County, with family… Read more »
May 31
Liberia: Gender Ministry, Unicef Launch Child Protection Curriculum Initiative
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has partnered with United Nations Children's Fund and Mother Pattern College of Health Science to launch a new Child… Read more »
May 29
Liberia: Payowi, Partners Empower 40 Women and Girls On Menstrual Health and Hygiene
In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI), in partnership with Medica Liberia, Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, and Frontline Women,… Read more »
May 25
Liberia: Ngafuan Calls MFDP Women 'Heroes of Value, Virtue, and Strength'
The Finance and Development Planning Minister have praised the women of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for their dedication, professionalism, and sacrifices in… Read more »
May 18
Liberia: LPRA Board Congratulates Director General On Selection As an Amujae Leader
The Board of Directors of the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) congratulates Director General Marilyn T. Logan on her selection as a member of the Fifth Cohort of… Read more »
May 10
Liberia: 'Liberia Must Not Normalize Violence Against Women'
The Liberian Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated has strongly condemned a disturbing incident in which a young woman was allegedly stripped naked in public and… Read more »
Liberia: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Condemns Public Humiliation of Woman
The Liberian Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated has strongly condemned a disturbing incident in which a young woman was allegedly stripped naked in public and… Read more »
May 04
Liberia: From Informal Domestic Work to Professional Care
In a country where domestic work has long been informal, unregulated, and often risky for both workers and households, young Liberian entrepreneur Mrs. Danise Dodoo is quietly… Read more »
April 28
Liberia: Kutoa Afrika Foundation Empowers Young Women With Digital Skills
An atmosphere of excitement and achievement filled Rehab Road in Paynesville, on the outskirts of Monrovia, as the Kutoa Afrika Foundation (KAF) celebrated the graduation of 16… Read more »
April 27
Liberia: Women Legislative Caucus, Partners Launch U.S.$1m Empowerment Project
The Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL), in collaboration with international and local partners, has commenced the implementation of a US$1 million women's empowerment… Read more »
Liberia: Women Traders Demand Fair Access to Markets and Finance
In a packed conference hall at the launch of the National Trade Facilitation Committee, one voice cut through the policy language and formal presentations with striking clarity. It… Read more »
April 21
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Inspires Women to Break Barriers, Lead
In a powerful show of grassroots mobilization, Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence convened more than 700 women in Frank Diggs Town, District #3, urging them to break… Read more »
Liberia: Clean Cookstoves Bring Joy to Women, Despite Cost and Expansion Hurdles
When Caroline was approached by agents of Carbonibus, a carbon offsetting project at a local school where she teaches in New Kru Town, Bushrod Island, the mother of two was… Read more »
April 17
Liberia: 10,000 Women Targeted in New Literacy Program
A major literacy and community development initiative targeting approximately 10,000 single mothers has been unveiled in Liberia as a visiting international church leader met… Read more »
April 13
Liberia: Ellen Opened the Door. Why Are Women Still Underrepresented?
Liberia, for example, has only eleven percent of its legislature as women and ten percent of its senate as women. Every woman who has contested for the presidency after Ellen… Read more »
April 08
Africa: Gender Quotas Cannot Stand Alone - Political Parties Must Lead
Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like… Read more »
April 06
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Passed a Law to Put Women in Power. Now Comes the Hard Part
When Aminata Sesay decided to run for the Port Loko District seat in 2023, she knew it would be tough. She did not expect to be shot at. Read more »
March 31
Liberia: Breaking Barriers in Clean Energy - Maifrance Solar Limited Appoints First Female CEO
In a landmark moment for Liberia's private sector and clean energy industry, Maifrance Solar Limited has appointed Linsay K.N. Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer--making her… Read more »
March 17
Liberia: Women March to Demand Justice in Toni Jackson 'Homicide' Probe
A wave of grief and indignation swept through the streets of Monrovia today as hundreds of women, activists, and concerned citizens staged a massive protest and march. The… Read more »
March 10
Liberia: Nobel Laureate Calls On Women to Mentor Next Generation
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah R. Gbowee has called on Liberian women to intensify efforts to mentor and prepare the next generation of female leaders, warning that the progress… Read more »
February 23
Liberia: Love and Be Yourself - Feminist Lecture Series Urges Women to Break Free From 'Strings'
young and elderly women are seated in their beautiful outfits with marching colors of their choice. Some were smiling, mingling with friends they haven't seen in a while as the… Read more »
February 24
West Africa: Boakai Extols Departing UN Women Resident Rep., Ecowas Country Rep.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has honored two senior members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps and Development Partners whose assignments in Liberia are expected to… Read more »
February 10
Liberia: Waifem Reports Strong Gender, Regional Inclusion in Training Programs
The Director General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), Dr. Baba Yusuf Musa, has highlighted what he described as a year of "remarkable… Read more »
