https://www.liberianobserver.com/ Liberia's First Independent Daily en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 06:22:29 +0000 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:12:31 +0000 https://www.liberianobserver.com/gender-equality-push-further Women’s representation in parliament increased in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, when compared to previous years, according to a report conducted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on the progress of women’s representation in elective positions.  The 28-page report titled “Women in… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) e26dd102-667c-481b-880c-b6c8f756f5c7 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:12:31 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-south-sudanese-women-urge-liberian-counterparts-push-35-quota A group of women from the Republic of South Sudan has urged women’s rights advocates to push for 35 percent female representation in political parties. Dr. Angelina Bazugba, Dean of the National Transformation Leadership Institute (NTLI), who headed the delegation, recalled that during… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 08fa0ba5-76ae-40a0-ad8e-ac46bf40a715 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:27:16 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberian-women-converge-new-york-status-women-confab The Business for Peace Community Development Foundation (B4P CODEFOUND), a respected Liberian nonprofit organization with operations in both the United States and Liberia, is facilitating the participation of women and youth organizations from Liberia in the 68th Session of the Commission… swiakanty902@gmail.com (Simeon Wiakanty) e4e944b3-de3a-4ede-82bf-5a7d3a71b843 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:53:24 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-liberian-chef-pursues-guinness-world-record-milestone — More than 100 hours completed, but has not submitted her video evidence to the Guinness team to be announced as a record broker Evette Quoibia may soon be a Guinness World Record breaker for the longest cooking marathon if her video evidence is submitted to the Guinness team as proof that… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 3a4d56ba-fcab-4b92-82c1-9003828eff16 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:10:54 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-power-and-potential-women-hold — Celebrating International Women’s Day in Liberia Before former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected president of Liberia, traditional women like Setta Fofana were not allowed to serve as County Coordinators and district heads. Sirleaf, Liberia’s and Africa’s first female… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 84593edb-1b96-4d7c-b8fa-df6bdd2168e7 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:06:58 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/seeing-children-sitting-floor-school-pain-my-heart .... “Seeing the stage that Liberia is on and my people still drinking creek water and wall water pains my heart," Nathan said. "Seeing children going to school and sitting on the ground or running home for a seat was unthinkable. These are the reasons why I entered the race, and I prayed the… 1a1757fc-fb50-47e7-80a6-ab33a47b8436 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:04:16 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-ncscl-condemns-mob-violence-against-woman …Calls for justice for victim The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has expressed deep concern and condemnation over the recent incident of reported mob violence against a woman in Red Light, Paynesville. The woman, known as Deddeh, was subjected to brutal flogging by… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) a4c58be2-cc4f-4fdc-a5c5-954a4d931363 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:24:08 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-un-women-urges-lnp-recommit-end-sgbv UN Women Country Representative, Comfort Lamptey, has urged the Liberia National Police (LNP) to recommit to ending sexual and Gender Based Violence against women and girls. Speaking at the lighting of the LNP Headquarters in Monrovia as part of the 16 Days of Activism activities to end… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 32dff476-4354-4769-8b3f-2cdb006217e9 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:59:50 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-un-women-highlights-urgency-funding-vawg-prevention As the 16 Days of Activism campaign progresses, Comfort Lamptey, UN Women Country Representative, has emphasized the crucial need for financing the prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG). Lamptey stressed that investing significantly and comprehensively in VAWG prevention… dyates460@gmail.com (David A. Yates) b78a8019-38f7-4944-b5a8-49d81df22e0e Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:21:54 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/celebrating-liberian-women-launch-16-days-activism-campaign Remarks by Georgia Wallen, World Bank Liberia Country Manager Delivered at the launch of the 16 Days Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign, held at the SKD Sports Complex, Monrovia, Liberia November 25, 2023 Good afternoon, Honorable Ministers, distinguished officials, and… 41d49db1-7e10-44cd-92d6-dde0aa563c79 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:15:48 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-govt-partners-launch-16-days-activism-against-gender-based-violence The government, through the Ministry of Children and Social Protection, has launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, while calling for more efforts to address violence against women and girls. This annual campaign, spanning from November 25 to December 10, serves… dyates460@gmail.com (David A. Yates) aed76df7-6772-4be1-8c89-2c4a90d130f4 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:38:28 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-gender-based-violence-tops-africas-agenda-womens-rights-says-afrobarometer Gender-based violence (GBV) ranks as the most important women’s rights issue that Africans want their government and society to address, according to Afrobarometer’s latest Pan Africa Profile. On average, across 39 countries, almost four in 10 respondents say GBV is common in their… 73781c9c-127f-4b86-be09-ba19eacf0b53 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:43:29 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-records-another-anti-fgm-milestone …. as Nimba County practitioners turn over their ‘tools’ Liberia recorded another significant milestone in its fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) as former practitioners from Nimba County, in northern Liberia, handed over traditional tools they used to perform FGM, signaling an… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) c4a1426b-4742-437e-bbf9-b08cb16f4872 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:21:32 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-female-genital-mutilation-ban-extends-nimba-county Traditional leaders in Liberia have announced the "total ban" on all practices of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Nimba County.  The decision, made by the National Council of Chiefs and Elders of Liberia, follows a similar move in Bong County, where FGM is deeply entrenched, just… ifmenkor@gmail.com (Ishmael F. Menkor) ff5f6f59-0d3a-41b2-86fa-8cbcde6974da Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:48:32 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/wsr-honors-eminent-african-women-contributing-peace The Women Situation Room (WSR) on Friday was a scene of exhilaration when several Eminent Women of the WSR from Sisterly African Countries were recognized and awarded for their contribution to peace-building and women empowerment in their respective countries. The honorees, who have… f4eabebf-537d-4abe-8f59-bec511630bc7 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:13:24 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-affected-women-plead-govt-protection-against-mining-companies — Want renegotiation of the concession agreements to put in place friendly environmental policies and involve women in all concession negotiations Women from five mining-affected communities are demanding immediate action from the government to regain their rights to farmland, which have… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 9a153b9e-8f28-4086-b71c-4271a7a94322 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:39:15 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/actionaid-liberia-launches-gender-equality-climate-justice-project-montserrado   d8dea304-9b8f-4382-860d-b3afa674395f Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:32:38 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-final-push-make-2023-candidate-registration-count-liberian-women   5176445c-cc5c-4f95-840f-678600083edf Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:37:42 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-gbowee-foundation-hosts-feminist-policy-lab-lessons-learned-summit   06b27194-4adf-4cd7-acf3-c0be1d3d112e Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:50:10 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-women-faiths-join-forces-empower-underprivileged-women   f80cda5a-07ee-4599-9496-5e13f863735a Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:15:12 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-women-group-demand-enforcement-gender-quota-elections   tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 6bc23cbd-6f63-4587-a734-f90b0efea56f Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:48:50 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-survey-shows-liberians-strongly-endorse-women-leadership --- According to Afrobarometer, more than three-quarters  of Liberians say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office. A large majority of Liberians believe that women should have the same chance of being elected to public office as men, the latest… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 7e22795e-e5e0-405b-ae87-917011ec37c9 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:41:49 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-nec-political-parties-sign-mou-gender-quota-0 — The signing comes a few months after President George Weah voted a progressive amendment to the new election law, which sought to make 30% of gender representation mandatory. The National Elections Commission and political parties have signed an MOU  to ensure a minimum of 30% female… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) b29de2ad-8167-4834-ad7b-4800309c47ff Tue, 16 May 2023 13:14:27 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/medica-liberia-launches-anti-sea-committees-high-schools Medica Liberia, a non-governmental women’s rights feminist organization in Liberia, has established and trained Anti Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Committees (SEA)  in five high schools in Southeastern Liberia. With funding from Montica, the project known as ‘Empowering Teachers,… 2886d359-760e-4033-8ae5-235121d2b74a Tue, 16 May 2023 10:29:47 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-ellen-johnson-sirleaf-presidential-center-announces-third-cohort-amujae-women .... “There is no program like the Amujae Initiative out there, and it fills me with the hope that another 12 brilliant African women will be joining the sisterhood to continue their development as public leaders," says the Interim EJS Center Executive Director, Oley Dibba-Wadda. The Ellen… e7aefa70-b7f2-4eea-bfb9-ac3073ea39cf Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:58:59 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-come-elections-clear-vision   tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) cfafacf3-9b0c-49f5-aec8-b09edf7eef1e Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:41:19 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/leaving-no-one-behind-towards-more-inclusive-innovation-and-technology-sector-liberia .... The recent introduction of digital platforms, such as the 'Buy from Women'; launched by UN Women in partnership with Orange Foundation and with the support of the Government of Liberia, is an important technology-driven initiative which will provide rural women farmers with digital access… 9c0c80fc-92f4-462c-ae49-593249158ebb Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:55:40 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-umu-president-gonway-gono-urges-women-girls-support-each-other-politics   795da5e4-326f-4511-b6ce-64cc600bfb1e Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:43:06 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-jnb-women-empowerment-program-provides-183-women-basic-livelihood-skills   7111948e-6cc5-4f2d-9ed3-9eb1df0bb195 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:08:15 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-stereotyping-women-hinders-their-political-participation   ifmenkor@gmail.com (Ishmael F. Menkor) 5a62cb8b-2cf0-469a-bb2a-c32ba13fc97e Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:23:24 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily