Today, while Liberia has a long way to go with regard to providing educational, rehabilitative, and other services for people with disabilities, the country has a legislation for people with disabilities and a National Council on Disabilities. Among the sung and unsung heroes and heroines who laid the foundation for this accomplishment was Maima Darbah Fahnbulleh.
PHOTOS: Monrovia Attempts a Stay Home Order, But Ends Up With a Curfew
On April 8, President George Weah announced a state of emergency restricting travel across counties. For four counties that had already recorded Coronavirus cases, the president ordered a stay home measure requiring all residents to stay indoors and only come out for essential trips relating to food or medical supplies. The following pictures show residents of the Monrovia metropolitan area navigating the stay home order.
Integrity Icon Profile: Musu M. Mulbah, Midwife
The Bush Chicken is profiling the five Integrity Icon finalists from Liberia for 2019. Musu M. Mulbah serves the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare as the focal person for all sexual and gender-based violence cases at the C. B. Dunbar Hospital in Gbarnga, Bong.
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A Tribute to Christropher T. M. Minikon, 1933-2019
Once more, we pause to mark the passing of a veteran Liberian diplomat and dear friend, Christopher Tugba Moseh (Moses) Minikon. Ambassador Minikon died on July 4, 2019 in Rockville, Maryland, in the United States, surrounded by his family including his wife Bernadette. He was 86.
VIDEO: Scenes from the Save the State Protest
Watch a collection of clips from the Save the State protest.
VIDEO: Liberians Want Change, But Fear Protest Could Turn Violent
With one day to the June 7 protest, many Liberians living across communities around Monrovia are concerned about the outcome of the protest. While they saw a need for the economy to improve and for the government to check corruption, many worry that the protest could lead to violence.
War is Over, But for Rape Victims, Suffering Goes On
Mechen Barchue is one of the thousands of Liberian women who suffered shocking violence during the wars. According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, nearly 26,000 or 28 percent reported violations were against women and girls.