A metal box, wrapped in a multi-color lappa, stood as a focal point, a small opening inviting donations. A blue lappa draped the table, around which women gathered, their voices still resonating from ...

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A coalition of women from across Liberia has launched a nationwide campaign--#SheDeservesASeat--in support of Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate contesting the upcoming Nimba County ...

Edward Appleton, a former presidential candidate in Liberia's 2023 general elections, has raised concerns about the ongoing marginalization of women in Maryland County, citing barriers in political ...

The National Young Women Political Council of Liberia (NYWPLC), with the support of ActionAid Liberia (AAL), successfully ...

Liberia's significant strides toward economic growth, educational parity, and greater protections for women's rights have not translated to equal opportunities for women in the workforce.

The West African State of Liberia is one of 27 countries in the world that has legislation denying women the right to pass on their nationality to their children in the same way as men. This means ...

The recognition highlights the contribution to the defense of women's human rights and María is the first Guanacastecan woman ...

In December 2011, Leymah Gbowee was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her role in helping to end the devastating civil war in Liberia. She had mobilised thousands of women to take part in daily ...