Liberia: Feminist Forum Set to Kick Off Women's Rights Training in Monrovia

The Liberia Feminist Forum (LFF) is set to host a five-day training from April 21st to 25th, 2025, at the Liberia Learning Centre in Paynesville, under the theme: "Promoting… Read more »

Liberia: Former Presidential Aspirant Decries Women's Marginalization in Maryland County

Edward Appleton, a former presidential candidate in Liberia's 2023 general elections, has raised concerns about the ongoing marginalization of women in Maryland County, citing… Read more »

Liberia: Government Suspends Poro and Sande Traditional Activities Nationwide

The Government of Liberia has announced a nationwide suspension of all Poro and Sande traditional activities, effective from April 30, 2025, through January 2026. Read more »

Liberia: Senator Cyrus Commits L$1m to Women, Youth, and Education in Foya Tengia

Lofa County Senator Hon. Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus on Saturday, March 22, 2025, made a series of impactful development interventions aimed at uplifting the people of Foya Tengia… Read more »

Liberia: 100 Women Victimized By Liberian Civil War Demand Justice

Haunted by the scars of Liberia's brutal civil war, 100 women from Nimba County have broken their silence, demanding justice for the atrocities they endured. With a unified voice,… Read more »

Liberia: Edith Gongloe Weh - Championing Women's Leadership in Nimba County By-Election

As Nimba County gears up for a pivotal by-election, one name continues to resonate across the political landscape--Edith Gongloe Weh. A seasoned leader and former county… Read more »

Liberia: Second Lady Hosts Landmark Conference On Women With Disabilities in Liberia

Liberia's Second Lady, Madam Stephenie Dahn-Koung, on Wednesday convened the inaugural Conference on the Status of Women with Disabilities in Liberia, an initiative aimed at… Read more »

Liberia: 'A Persistent Woman Can't Give Up' - Hon. Rebecca Yei Sam Urges Women to Stay Focused and Determined

A Member of Parliament from Sierra Leone and a leader in the Pentecostal Fellowship of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Hon. Rebecca Yei Sam, has urged women in the Mano River Union… Read more »

Liberia: Man, 40, On the Run After Injuring His Wife

Cases of domestic violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, have been on the rise in Liberia, with many incidents turning fatal. Read more »

Liberia: Showcasing Women in Mining - Meet Theresa Nuah-Koah, Mines Superintendent At Arcelormittal Liberia

The field of mining engineering and most areas in science is a career path that many Liberians, mainly women, rarely venture into because of the associated challenges. It takes… Read more »

Liberia: Kenyan Woman Arrested At Ria With Over 8kg of Heroin

Liberian authorities have arrested a Kenyan national attempting to smuggle 8.642 kilograms of heroin through the Roberts International Airport (RIA), marking another major victory… Read more »

Liberia: Fejal and CBL Unveil 8-Month Project to Enhance Financial Literacy and Inclusion Across Liberia

The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) in partnership with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has launched an ambitious eight-month project to improve financial… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Simeon Taylor Threatens U.S.$2 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Lina Howa Magona

Grand Cape Mount County Senator Simeon Taylor has vowed to file a $2 million lawsuit against Lina Howa Magona, accusing her of defamation. The Senator made the announcement on… Read more »

Liberia: Residents Attack Same-Sex Couple Amid Rising LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Liberia

Two Liberian women, believed to be lesbians, were on Wednesday, 6 March 2024, attacked and hacked by some angry residents of the SKD Boulevard Community in Oldest Congo Town,… Read more »

Liberia: Youth Media Action, USAID Certify Four Female Journalists in Social Justice Reporting

Youth Media Action (YMA) has certified four enterprising Liberian female journalists following a two-week intensive training program aimed at enhancing their skills in human rights… Read more »

Liberia: UN Resident Coordinator Calls for Collective Efforts, Male Leadership in Tackling GBV

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia, Madam N. Christine Umutoni, has called for collective action, with men taking a leading role, to combat gender-based violence… Read more »

Liberia: Binda Foundation Disburses Ld$7 Million to Empower Rural Women in Gbarpolu

The Binda Foundation Liberia has launched the disbursement of LD$7 million to empower over 250 rural women in Gbarma and Kongba Districts. The initiative was inaugurated on… Read more »

Liberia: Gender Ministry Kicks Off Women Empowerment and GBV Training in Bong County

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has launched a two-day women empowerment and gender-based violence (GBV) training for Gender County Coordinators… Read more »

Liberia: Saytumah Urges Dei Women to Marry Dei Men to Preserve Cultural Identity

Former Bomi County Senator Morris Saytumah has called on Dei women to prioritize marrying within their ethnic group as a way to safeguard the Dei language and cultural heritage.… Read more »

Liberia: Senior Pro Unveils New Jerseys for the 2024/2025 LFA Season

Upper Women's League club, Senior Female Professional, has officially unveiled their new home and away jerseys for the 2024/2025 Liberia Football Association (LFA) season. Read more »

Liberia: Ivorian Club FBA Wins Fiba Zone-3 Women's Basketball Championship

The FIBA Africa Zone 3 Women's Basketball League has concluded in Liberia, with Friends of Basketball Association (FBA) crowned as champions. Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Women Call for Peace Amid Speaker Koffa Removal Controversy

The Women in Peace-Building Network of Liberia has called on the House of Representatives to prioritize peace and stability as political tensions rise over efforts to remove… Read more »

Liberia: Men Against Rape and Domestic Violence Condemns Child Torture in Lofa County

Men Against Rape and Domestic Violence (MARDV) has strongly condemned an act of violence against a child that was captured in a disturbing video circulating on social media from… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Organizations Unite to Hold Legislature Accountable On Gender Equality and Sgbv Reforms

In a move to enhance legislative accountability on gender issues in Liberia, a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Medica Liberia (ML), Aiding… Read more »

Liberia: Ministry of Gender Trains 50 Officials to Boost Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality in Liberia

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has trained over fifty Directors, Coordinators, and Technical Staff of the Gender and Social Inclusion Unit (GSIU) from five… Read more »