Liberia: MFDP Launches First Gender Disaggregated Statistics Survey Report

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has officially launched the first Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report--marking a… Read more »

Liberia: Nimba Women, You Have the Numbers - - Now Use Them

In just a few days, voters in Nimba County will go to the polls to choose a new senator, someone to take the seat left vacant by the late Prince Yormie Johnson. It is a crowded… Read more »

Liberia: 'This Campaign Shows What Women Are Up Against'

A metal box, wrapped in a multi-color lappa, stood as a focal point, a small opening inviting donations. A blue lappa draped the table, around which women gathered, their voices… Read more »

Liberia: Nywplc, Actionaid Liberia Empower Next Generation of Women Leaders

The National Young Women Political Council of Liberia (NYWPLC), with the support of ActionAid Liberia (AAL), successfully wrapped up a day-long National Young Women Leaders… Read more »

Liberia: 'Liberia Needs Another Female Chief Justice'

With the imminent retirement of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh, the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is advocating for the appointment of another female… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Suspends Poro, Sande Practices Nationwide Until 2026

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in a bid to address growing concerns over unregulated traditional practices, has announced a nationwide suspension of all activities related to… Read more »

Namibia: Women Should Lead Based On Merit, Namibia's Female President Says

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, was inaugurated as Namibia's first female and 5th president since its independence in 1990. Read more »

Liberia: Gender Ministry Calls for Probe Into Alleged Medical Malpractice At Elwa Hospital

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) is deeply concerned about the distressing situation of Jamesetta Kugmeh. It has been gathered that Jamesetta's… Read more »

Liberia: Made in Liberia Fair to Celebrate Women's Creativity, Commerce

The Made in Liberia Fair is calling on all Liberians to come out and support two exciting events in recognition of International Women's Day. These events, held under the theme,… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Prez. Sirleaf Launches African Women's House

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has officially launched the African Women's House, known locally as Musiehjah, in Monrovia. Read more »

Liberia: British Embassy Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Women

The British Embassy in Monrovia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women's rights and gender equality in Liberia during an inspiring celebration of International Women's… Read more »

Africa: Why Africa Needs More Female Leaders Now

Former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf believed that Africa cannot only achieve its 2063 agenda if more women are elected to offices, parliamentary leadership, and key… Read more »

Liberia: U.S.$1.2m Grant Launched to Empower Women Fishmongers

In an effort to strengthen the role of women in the fisheries sector, the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) has launched a Women Empowerment Grant, aiming… Read more »

Liberia: Market Women Seeks Support for Warehouse Construction At Omega Market

The head of Women Beyond Borders, Sangai Dunbar, has called on President Boakai to assist in constructing a 50-store warehouse in Omega Market. This move will enable the women to… Read more »

Liberia: One UN Liberia Hosts Male Engagement Confab to Redefine Masculinity, End GBV

The One United Nations Liberia has concluded a day-long Male Engagement Conference at the Kofi Annan Conference Room, under the national theme, "From Talk to Action! Let's Join… Read more »

Liberia: 'Empowering Women Is the Key to a Nation's Future'

In a passionate address during the launch of the Dee - Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr. Women Vocational Skills Training and Empowerment Program, Rev. Mrs. Dialokai Golanyon-Kemayah,… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Funded Market Project to Empower Rural Women

The United States Government, through its Federal Assistance program is constructing a modern market for over 3,440 women in Zor Gbarplay, Nimba County. Read more »

Liberia: Govt Advances Gender-Responsive Budgeting

The Government of Liberia is making significant strides in implementing Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) as part of its national development agenda. This initiative aims to ensure… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Gears Up for 16 Days of Activism

As the world prepares to mark the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Liberia is set to launch its national campaign under the theme, "From… Read more »

Liberia: World Bank Lauds Liberia's Progress in Gender-Responsive Budgeting

The World Bank Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's efforts in integrating gender considerations into national budgetary processes, describing it as a… Read more »

Liberia: Stakeholders Forge Unified Strategy for Women's Economic Empowerment

A three-day multi-stakeholder policy dialogue workshop on women's economic empowerment (WEE), organized by UN Women, concluded on Thursday, November 14, 2024, with the drafting and… Read more »

Liberia: Gender Ministry Begins Five-Day Training for Gsius, Others On Gender-Responsive, Participatory Budgeting

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is set to commence a five-day Gender Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB) training, aimed at equipping public… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia to Benefit From UN Women Global Care Strategy

Liberia is expected to gain significant support from UN Women as part of its ambitious global strategy to transform the care economy and alleviate unpaid care work across West and… Read more »

Liberia: How to Build Women

Prof. Dr. Thomas Piketty, world renowned economist from France, researched, wrote and published the Truth to the effect that there is growing income inequality within countries and… Read more »

Liberia: The Ripple Effect of Financial Inclusion and Women's Economic Empowerment

I met Mary (not her real name), a mother of five from Bong County, Liberia, last November. She joined BRAC in 2020, taking her first loan of LRD 25,000 (USD 130) to stock her small… Read more »