Women and other sexual minority groups in eight communities across three counties in Liberia have reported a reduction in violations and abuse of their rights, after being empowered by two NGOs, ActionAid and Community Healthcare Initiative.
PRESS RELEASE: To Prevent COVID-19 Spread, Build on 2014 Ebola Outbreak Lessons
ActionAid Liberia urges strengthening a national plan for COVID-19 to be comprehensive, gender-responsive, and inclusive to prevent spread and minimize the impact.
Victims of Gender-Based Violence Remembered at Candlelight Vigil
A network of local and international NGOs staged a major candlelight vigil on Monday, Nov. 25 in Monrovia in memory of victims of sexual and gender-based violence, or SGBV.
Gender-Based Violence Activists Reflect on Gender Advocacy in 2018
The #WeAreUnprotected movement against sexual and gender-based violence ended a one-day session to reflect on the impact of gender advocacy campaigns in 2018.
More Than Me, Operator of 19 Schools, Accused of Negligence on Sexual Assaults
A damning article has been published alleging widespread negligence by an educational charity, More Than Me, in protecting its students from sexual exploitation.
LGBT Community Says Discrimination Impedes Access to Justice and Healthcare
May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Liberia are using the opportunity to draw attention to how discrimination impedes their access to healthcare.
Activist Receives Human Rights Awards from Harvard University Affiliate
Tulay-Solanke was presented the award at a ceremony recently held on November 10 in Orvieto, Italy before the assembly of more than 60 international participants attending the Harvard Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery course, sponsored by Harvard Medical School.
Liberian Women Continue Peaceful Protest Against Amendment of Rape Law
Women representing different organizations in Liberia continue to register their displeasure with the recent amendment to the rape law by the Senate.
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