The Liberia Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) distributed $5,850 to 18 female candidates contesting in the December 8, 2020 Senatorial Election. Each candidate received $325 to support their campaign activities. The funding was secured from kind donors who are supportive of the cause of women's participation in the political arena.
Of the 116 candidates certified by the National Election Commission (NEC) to participate election, 17 percent or 20 are women.
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