Liberia: Pres. Boakai Wants Harrnful Traditional Practices Ban

According to President Boakai, the proposed legislation arises from the national obligation to protect the dignity, rights, and health of all Liberians, particularly women and… Read more »

Liberia: Until You Have a Period, Don't Decide for Women'

Gbowee challenges male politicians Read more »

Liberia: Rural Women Demand Greater Inclusion in Srhr Policies

Rural women in Liberia are calling for stronger inclusion in the design and implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) policies, saying national progress… Read more »

Liberia: Political Expediency Is Undermining GBV Fight Against GBV.

A Liberian human rights activist and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Champion (SRHR), Titus B. Pakalah, says President Joseph N. Boakai and his governing Unity Party are… Read more »

Liberia: Women in Bong Gain Land Rights With Mi's Support.

Menleleh Incorporated (MI) has officially presented a second batch of legally registered land deeds to eight women beneficiaries under its Women's Land Rights and Access to… Read more »

Africa: Sirleaf Urges African States to Ratify AU Women's Protection Convention.

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on African governments to urgently ratify, domesticate, and enforce the African Union Convention on Ending Violence… Read more »

Liberia: Gender Denounces Abuse of Women in Gbarpolu County

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) strongly condemned the inhumane and unlawful treatment of Ms. Korto Vangbana, a 38-year-old mother of five, who was… Read more »

Liberia: 'I Am Tired of Living This Life.'- Female drug addict cries for help

A young Liberian woman, Carnalia Scott, is making a desperate appeal for help as she battles a life-threatening drug addiction that has left her homeless and estranged from her… Read more »

Liberia: Police Indict Fula Woman

Authorities at the Liberian National Police have indicted the Fula woman at the center of the alleged Police brutality and power theft case that led to protests from Muslim women… Read more »

Liberia: UN Women Celebrates 15 Years in Liberia

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, is marking 15 years of its existence in Liberia. Read more »

Liberia: UN Women, MGCSP Concludes Post-CSW Dialogue

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete… Read more »

Liberia: U.S.$1m Project Announced As Indian Embassy Meets Women's Legislative Caucus

The Embassy of India in Liberia hosted members of the Women's Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) for a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration on women's… Read more »