Rape Awareness Campaign Launched in Buchanan
Published: 08 May, 2008
Madam Ellen M. Löj
The Head of United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Madam Ellen M. Löj, has pledged UN support to the Government of Liberia (GOL) and people in the fight against all forms of Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV), especially rape.
Marriage, Household & Women's Welfare…
Published: 07 May, 2008
Studies have shown that about 75 per cent of young women and girls in Africa are married by ages 15 to 18 and one in three women is in a polygamous marriage.
Vice-President Joseph N. Boakai Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
MONROVIA, Vice-President Joseph N. Boakai has stated that the pains and agony women experience on a daily basis, be it domestic or gender-based violence, call for the most urgent need to protect them, adding: “Their need is safety”.
US$19,000 Earmarked for Women Confab
Published: 05 May, 2008
MONROVIA, Madam Varbah K. Gayflor, Liberia's Gender and Development Minister, says the United Nations Development program (UNDP) in Liberia, other major partners and support groups and all stakeholders have earmarked about US$19,000 for the National Women Conference slated for Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2008.
African Women Must Redefine Their Rights
Published: 01 May, 2008
Deputy Minister Elizabeth Hoff
Media women across the continent of Africa have been challenged to redefine the rights and problems of educated and uneducated women who are experiencing all forms of marginalization when it comes to governance, leadership and decision-making.
Big National Women's Conference Slated for Monday
Published: 01 May, 2008
Gender and Development Minister Varbah Gayflor
MONROVIA, Women from all sectors of the Liberian society, including women in trade and agriculture, among many others, will from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, convene at the Monrovia City Hall, to voice out what their challenges are and recommend a way forward in addressing them.
Empower Yourselves by Empowering Your Children
Published: 30 April, 2008
KY Best: 'I urge you also to know our responsibilities' Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
As the old saying goes, “when a child is good, he/she becomes both parents' (especially the father's) but if he/she is bad, the burden comes to the mother.”
Liberia Becomes MDG3 Model
Published: 23 April, 2008
Liberia has been appointed as a 'model' country for the third Millennium Development Goal (MDG3) on women's empowerment and economic advancement by the Danish Government through its Prime Minister, Mr. Andres Fogh Rasmussen.
Maternal and Child Health Care: A National Concern
Published: 16 April, 2008
Every minute, every day a woman dies from complications related to childbirth, pregnancy, or unsafe abortion. Nearly 99 percent of these deaths occur in developing countries. And for every woman who dies in childbirth another 20 to 50 survive, but suffer from devastating injuries such as obstetric fistula.
Rural/Market Women In Economic Activities
Published: 09 April, 2008
It has been established by experts that women, especially rural/market women, serve as the backbone of the rural as well as national economies in much of sub-Saharan Africa. According to experts, about 80 per cent of the economically active female labor force is employed in agriculture and women comprise about 47 per cent of the total agricultural labor force.
African Women Push for Advancement
Published: 02 April, 2008
Day-in-day-out, women from across the African continent, are immensely contributing to the socio-cultural, economic and political development of their household, communities, and societies at large. Our women must be commended and their energetic, tremendous and tireless efforts acknowledged.
Women, Musicians to Honor Mary Brownell
Published: 02 April, 2008
Julie Endee of Crusaders for Peace
MONROVIA, Musicians under the auspices of Crusaders for Peace, in collaboration with the women of Liberia, said Tuesday they would honor acclaimed female activist Mary Brownell along with some musicians killed by small arms and light weapons during an upcoming program at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium on April 15.
Women Concerned about Roaming Perpetrators
Published: 31 March, 2008
MONROVIA, Scores of women groups and others in the country have raised serious concern about the security protection of witnesses giving testimonies before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia.
The group of concerned women and children at the Temple of Justice
For Delay in Angel's Murder Case:
Published: 28 March, 2008
MONROVIA, Hundreds of women and children under the banner of the Center for Liberian Assistance (CLA) yesterday stormed the Temple of Justice building on Capitol Hill in Monrovia to demand a speedy prosecution of Hans Williams and his fiancée Mardeah Williams.
ABOVE: 2006- President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia, 2004- Prime Minister Luísa Días Diogo, Moçambique, 2006- 2. Vice-President Marina Barampama, Burundi, 2004- Vice-President Joyce Mujuru, Zimbabwe 1870s Regent Princess Mnkabayi of the Zulu Kingdom (South Africa) BELOW: 2007- Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zainab Hawa Bangura, Sierra Leone, 2005-06 Minister of Foreign Affairs Sidibé Fatoumata Kaba, Guinea 2001- Temporary Regent HM Queen Karabo Mohato Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho 2004- Chieftainess Nana Ekua Bri II of Apraponso (Ghana) 2005-06 2. Vice-President Alice Nzomukunda, Burundi 2005- Prime Minister Maria do Carmo Silveira, São Tomé e Princípe
Powerful, Influential and Prominent African Women Leaders since 1623
Published: 26 March, 2008
Today, the Daily Observer's Women and Family Desk will like to take you down the path of history again by giving you the opportunity to know and be enlightened about pivotal roles played by some great and influential African women across the continent including our own 'Iron Lady', President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Women, Girls to Be Self-sufficient in Post-war Reconstruction
Published: 19 March, 2008
A workshop to empower rural women to improve their literacy skills and be more independent and self-sufficient within their environment was held in Lofa County recently.
Born October 29, 1938, Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is the first woman ever elected head of an African state. She was sworn in as President of the Republic of Liberia on January 16, 2006.
Celebrating International Women's Day
Published: 19 March, 2008
Hundreds of women from every sector of the Liberian society, on Saturday, March 8, 2008, convened at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) in partnership with their colleagues across the globe in observance of International Women's Day.
Profile of Ganta City Mayor: Nohn Tensonnon
Published: 27 February, 2008
Ganta City Mayor Nohn Tensonnon
Ganta City Mayor Nohn Tensonnon was born on September 23, 1967, at the Ganta Hospital onto the blessed union of Saye Tensonnon and Yah Zenneh. Ganta is the capital of Nimba County.
Above: Queen Nzinga M'Bandi of N'Dongo and Matamba (Angola and Congo), Regent Queen Mother Regnant Njapdungke of Bamum (Cameroon), Anti-Apartheid Leader Nomzano Winnie Mandela in South Africa and Acting Chief Executive Angie Elizabeth Brooks-Randolph, Liberia; MIDDLE: Sultan Fatimah of North, Zanzibar (Tanzania), Edwesohemaa Nana Yaa Asantewaa of Edweso (Ghana), Politically Influential Menem Asfaw of Ethiopia, Politically Influential Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings in Ghana; BELOW: Ret Abudok nya Bwoc of Shilluk (Sudan), Politically Active Empress Uelete Rufael of Ethiopia and Queen Mother Ndlorukazi Nandi of the Zulu Kingdom (South Africa)
Powerful, Influential and Prominent African Women Leaders from 1623
Published: 20 February, 2008
Today, the Daily Observer's Women and Family Desk will like to take you down the path of history by giving you the opportunity to know and be enlightened about pivotal roles played by some great and influential African women across the continent including our own 'Iron Lady', President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
The Forum for African Women Education (FAWE)-Liberia, in partnership with the Children in Crisis (CiC) UK, yesterday launched its project entitled 'Education of Girls and Young Women'.
Above L-R: Rosa Parks, Alice Malsenior Walker and Condoleezza Rice Below L-r: Patricia Roberts Harris, Debi Thomas' Ice Skating Career and Mary Violet Leontyne Price
Women in Black History
Published: 13 February, 2008
Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African Diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in the month of February, while in the UK it is held in the month of October.
The Saturday Hair-Do In Downtown Monrovia
Published: 06 February, 2008
Hmmm…check the various beauty salons in and around the city of Monrovia on Saturdays (from morning till mid-night) and see the multiplying number of elegantly attired and beautiful young girls/women who visit these sprouting stylish business establishments (salons), ready to change the looks on their faces, legs, eyelids, toes and finger nails, hair, and eye lashes.
Ora Gibson-Richards: A Professional Personal Development Coach
Published: 30 January, 2008
Mrs. Richards: ‘Nobody has control over you unless you allow them to do so’
A renowned professional and seasoned intellectual, Mrs. Ora Gibson-Richards, has for several years empowered individuals to discover and achieve their self-esteem, self-awareness, image and style at both domestic and international levels.
President Johnson-Sirleaf and UNICEF Report Released
State of the World's Children Report Released
Published: 23 January, 2008
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has released its 2008 report on the State of the World's Children, a report that calls for good data to inform policy and programs; a shift to combine disease-specific and nutrition interventions in integrated packages to ensure a continuum of care; the mainstreaming of maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition into national strategic planning processes to scale up and strengthen health systems, among many others.
Members of the US and Liberia board of the Sirleaf Market Women’s Fund posing with President Sirleaf
Market Women: Engine of the Informal Sector
Published: 17 January, 2008
MONROVIA, Dr. Thelma Awori, Chair of the United States board of the Sirleaf Market Women's Fund, has stressed the need to improve market facilities across the country, thus creating a conducive atmosphere for market women to transact their businesses, as “they are the engine of the informal sector”.
MONROVIA, Wednesday, January 16, 2008, marked the second inaugural anniversary of Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to the Presidency of Liberia, making her the first female to head a state on the African continent.
A little boy sucking an alcoholic drink and Under-aged children taking in alcohol
Social Vices on the Increase: Children Become Addicted to Alcohol
Published: 16 January, 2008
The aftermath of the country's 14-year civil war has given rise to all sorts of vices such as juvenile delinquency, prostitution, armed robbery, drugs abuse, as well as children, believed to be the future leaders of this nation, getting accustomed to alcoholic drinks.
Program of Int'l Colloquium Officially Opens
Published: 15 January, 2008
MONROVIA, The 3rd Session of the 52nd National Legislature resumed on Capitol Hill yesterday with House Speaker Jenekai Alex Tyler experiencing a temporary blackout. The Speaker nearly fell out as members of the joint National Legislature marched into the renovated Capitol Building to commence the 3rd session of the 52nd Legislature.
MONROVIA, Plans are afoot by Liberian women to mark the second anniversary of the successful election of Liberia and Africa's first democratically-elected woman President, Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, by hosting in Liberia an international colloquium on Women's Empowerment and Leadership in February of 2009.
Bhutto's Death and Its Implications To Women's Progress in Politics
Published: 09 January, 2008
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
MONROVIA, Ex-Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, a legendary woman who has symbolized how far women can ascend in terms of political leadership, was on December 27, 2007, preyed on by some unidentified men, thus sinking the hopes and aspirations of lots of women across the globe who became inspired by her ascendancy and decided to follow her indelible footsteps as a global role model.
Dr. Antoinette Sayeh: Top Financial Executive
Published: 02 January, 2008
Finance Minister Dr. Antoinette Sayeh Photo by Sando Moore
MONROVIA, Finance Minister Dr. Antoinette Sayeh, who has been described as the only woman President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has put in charge of the nation's financial system, has cleared the books and restored credibility and trustworthiness to the Liberian Government after years of financial corruption and mismanagement.
Louise Dennis: I believe in creativity and right, Mrs. Dennis during one of her sewing training
Who's Louise Nelson?
Published: 26 December, 2007
The founder and proprietress of Cally's Incorporated, Mrs. Louise Agnes Nelson Dennis, is a renowned professional and seasoned intellectual with several years of experience in training, clothes manufacturing, bridal and special occasion attires at both national and international levels.
Liberian Women to Participate In Key Global Women Forum
Published: 19 December, 2007
Ambassador Swanee Hunt, founder of the Initiative for Inclusive Security
Some Liberian women, like their peers, well known as 'global role models' owing to the breakthrough made by them including the country and Africa's first female head of state, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, are expected to join hundreds of other women leaders from across the globe for an international women round table slated for the United States of America (USA) by January next year.
UNDP Empowers Bong Women
Published: 19 December, 2007
About 60 women from Jorquelleh and Suacoco Credit Unions in Bong County were recently proud recipients of loans totaling US$11,000 from the Japanese government through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to help them kick-start their individual small businesses in the County.
Liberian Girl Guides: A Way Forward
Published: 05 December, 2007
Mrs. Dolly Payne-McCritty-Massaquoi
In can be recalled that Guiding in Liberia started in the late 1920s when the late Mrs. C. Adeline King, wife of the late President C.D.B. King, discovered the movement in London, the United Kingdom (UK).
The Small Town musical group displaying their talents at the ceremony, and right, Madam Anoa Harris posing with students at the ceremony
16-Day Activism to End Violence against Women Launched
Published: 28 November, 2007
Women across the globe, including Liberian women, on Sunday, November 25, 2007, observed the International Day for Eliminating Violence against Women. In commemorating this Day in Liberia, the Media Women Center for Development Democracy (MEWOCEDE), in collaboration with the International Alert, deemed it a professional duty to launch a 16-day of activism aimed at eliminating violence, be it domestic or conflict, against women of all ages.
November 22, 2007 was Thanksgiving Day in the United States, but this Thanksgiving Day also happened to be the birthday of Mrs. Parthena Laura Graham Askie her ninety-fifth!
Maima Karmo, a one-year breast cancer survivor and ‘The Lily Flower represents all things eternally feminine’
‘Breast Cancer Is Not Death Sentence’
Published: 22 November, 2007
I want to share that with other women, that breast cancer is not a death sentence. The real death sentence is just choosing to exist and not embrace the beauty that is life,” Maima Karmo, a one-year breast cancer survivor, has revealed.
Medica Mondiale Builds Women's Center in Fish Town
Published: 20 November, 2007
Medica Mondiale, a German-based international women's rights and relief organization that supports traumatized women and girls, has set up a women's center in Fish Town, River Gee southeastern Liberia, where women and girls are offered psychosocial counseling and women at risk will be given safe room to ensure their security.
Madam Marietta Williams (m), with other Muslim women
The Role of Women in National Reconstruction
Published: 14 November, 2007
One may first want to know how significant the role of women in peace-building and reconstruction is. Someone may also be anxious to know whether the role of women in the healing process in Liberia could be sustainable.
Tigerlily Foundation Secures Mammogram Machine for Liberia
Published: 07 November, 2007
Maimah Karmo, a one-year breast cancer survivor
The Tigerlily Foundation, a breast cancer foundation dedicated to educating, advocating and empowering those women affected by breast cancer, is excited to announce that, in conjunction with several key organizations, it has secured a mammogram machine for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia.
Women’s Groups: ‘She is a heroine and an eye-opener’
‘Happy Birth Day to Our Heroine’
Published: 31 October, 2007
An array of women's groups from across the country on Monday convened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill to celebrate with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as she observed her 69th birth anniversary.
Mrs. Wureh: ‘I brought out the idea of founding the International Colloquium’
International Women's Colloquium to be Held in Liberia
Published: 31 October, 2007
A three-day international colloquium on women's empowerment, leadership development, international peace and stability will be held in Liberia in February 2009 to mark the third anniversary of the assumption of Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as Liberia and Africa's first woman President.
Live Up to Your ‘Iron Lady’ Name
Published: 30 October, 2007
President Sirleaf
MONROVIA, Several women groups have strongly urged President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to live up to the true meaning of her popular accolade ‘iron lady’ by taking measures geared towards rapid and sustainable development of the country.
Women’s Perspectives about Ellen
Published: 24 October, 2007
MONROVIA, It appears that the presidency of Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is bring joy to so many people, particularly women and girls, in the Liberian society.
ISIS-WICCE Trains 45 Women in Activism
Published: 18 October, 2007
About 45 women and girls from diverse groups on women rights, who are committed to human rights work in Asia, Europe, Latin, America and Africa, are currently undergoing a two-week intensive training in activism at a local hotel in Monrovia.
Million Women's March to Hold Confab in Liberia
Published: 17 October, 2007
Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely, ‘I came because of Mama Angie Brooks-Randolph’
A group of black women, born and bred in the United States of America (USA), under the umbrella association of 'Million Women's March', has expressed desire to hold its first conference on the African continent in Liberia in the next two years.
Angie Elizabeth Brooks-Randolph
Published: 10 October, 2007
The late Associate Justice Elizabeth Brooks-Randolph was born on August 24, 1916 in Virginia, Montserrdo County, unto the blessed union of Rev. Joseph Thomas Brooks and Theresa Ellen Harris Brooks. She was the second of nine children.
Early Marriage and Widowhood Rites
Published: 03 October, 2007
In some parts of our society, traditional and cultural practices can be seen as major hindrances to women's progress in all spheres of life. Some practices are in total violation of the woman or girl's fundamental human rights.
LMA Elects New Leaders
Published: 26 September, 2007
MONROVIA, The Liberia Marketing Association (LMA) has elected a three-member interim leadership team comprising Francis Siryon, Dan Sherman, secretary-general, and Madam Lusu Sloan, chairlady.
Women Cry for Literacy Program in Suacoco
Published: 19 September, 2007
Mr. Gbelawoe: ‘We have observed that farming with primitive tools and hard labor have the propensity of destroying women at an early age.’
Several women under the umbrella association of 'Kukatonor' in Suacoco, Bong County, Central Liberia, have expressed their desire to know how to read and write so as to become part of the lettered society. They said such opportunity would go a long way in reducing, and eventually eradicating the high illiteracy rate of women across the country.
114-year-old Woman Retrospects on Madam Suacoco
Published: 12 September, 2007
At her age, one may think she is disabled in some capacities but, on the contrary, she is very energetic, and actively involved in several activities taking place in her community.
Franciscan Missionaries Remember Sister Alice Dorothy
Published: 05 September, 2007
Sister Alice Dorothy Smilanich, fondly remembered by many at home and abroad as Mother Arnulpha Art work By A. Leslie Lumeh
A legendary, dedicated servant, Sister Alice Dorothy Smilanich, fondly remembered by many at home and abroad as Mother Arnulpha, died on August 23, 2007, in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, at the age of 95. She was a Franciscan Missionary of Mary.
A Profile of Mrs. Hawa Evelyn Knuckles
Published: 29 August, 2007
Mrs. Hawa Evelyn Knuckles
Mrs. Hawa Evelyn Knuckles, wife of Mr. Willis Knuckles, former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, is a renowned professional and seasoned intellectual with several years of experience in Library management.
