Over the next 14 days, many Liberians will be depending on their government to honor its commitment to inclusive development and lifting them out of poverty. Therefore, now more than ever before, the government’s Pro-Poor agenda needs to apply a feminist analysis to center people in its response to ending COVID-19 in Liberia.
International Humanitarian Network Launched to Promote Feminism
In an effort to strengthen women’s rights organizations’ efforts to contribute to humanitarian responses, the International Rescue Committee and a local NGO called Community Healthcare Initiative have launched a new network.
Activists to Protest Today to Demand Actions to End Violence against Women
Activists are gathering for a mass sit-in today at the Monrovia City Hall to demand actions from the government to end violence against women.
Rights Groups Criticize Exclusion of FGM Ban in Domestic Violence Bill
Leading rights organizations have registered their dissatisfaction that the current version of the Domestic Violence bill has no ban against female circumcision.
Women Groups Demand Gov’t Action Over Reports of Rapes at More Than Me
Less than a week since Time Magazine and ProPublica released a damaging report revealing sexual abuse of underage girls at More Than Me Academy, two women’s rights organizations have demanded that the government take specific actions.
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.