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ABC University Graduates 38, As Dr. Crudup Challenges Graduates To Be Influential

ABC University Graduates 38, As Dr. Crudup Challenges Graduates To Be Influential
One of Liberia's oldest and biblical institutions known as the African Bible College (ABS) University situated in Yekepa, Nimba County on May 11, 2013 graduated 38 of its students in various disciplines.

LUSD To Plant Cassava On 25 Acres of Farmland

LUSD To Plant Cassava On 25 Acres of Farmland
Three officials of the Liberia United for Sustainable Development (LUSD) have disclosed that plans have been finalized to plant cassava on its 25 acres of farm land located in Kakata, Margibi County.

Postal Affairs Devoted To Decentralization, As Asst. Minister Outlines Achievements

Postal Affairs Devoted To Decentralization, As Asst. Minister Outlines Achievements
Assistant Minister for Planning and Research at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication, Jenekai Lansanah, has outlined achievements made by the ministry over the year under the administration of Post Master/Minister Fredrick Norkeh.

IMRTUL Questions MRTUL Recognition, But…

IMRTUL Questions MRTUL Recognition, But…
Officials of the Independent Mano River Union of Liberia (IMRTUL) have raised serious concern over the recognition and the certification of another Mano River Transport Union (MRTU) by the Ministry of Labour which is the arm of government responsibl

Mont. Lawmaker Opens Several Community Roads

Mont. Lawmaker Opens Several Community Roads
Honorable Bill Twehway has commenced the reconditioning of feeder roads linking various communities in Electoral District #3 Montserrado County.

Ngafuan Lights AU's Ann. Torch

Ngafuan Lights AU's Ann. Torch
Liberia's version marking the Official Lighting of Torch of the 50th Anniversary of the African Union (AU) has taken place in Monrovia as Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan performed the ceremony.

Woods Inspects LPRC Flood Point, Other Projects For Action Today

Woods Inspects LPRC Flood Point, Other Projects For Action Today
Public Works Minister Samuel Kofi Woods is expected today to tour and inspect several infrastructure projects in and around the capital, including the flood point before the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) on Bushrod Island.

Wologisi 'Wahala’...Lofa Citizens Woof At Ellen, Son... As PWYP Alarms Over Illegal Deals

Wologisi  'Wahala’...Lofa Citizens Woof At Ellen, Son... As PWYP Alarms Over Illegal Deals
Citizens of Lofa County are resisting any attempt by the government President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—reportedly on bogus concession signing spree—to give out the Wologizi Mountain without their full involvement and expressed approval.

Liberian Women Struggle Against Male Dominance: As Ellen Point Way Forward

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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called for more concerted efforts in pushing for an increase in women's participation in governance. “If Liberia is to be a vibrant, inclusive and effective democracy, supporting women's public roles and increasing the number of women in leadership positions is crucial,” she said.
President Sirleaf said the decline in the number of women elected to the 53rd National Legislature could be attributed to several factors: women did not sufficiently work together; they did not identify those who had better chances to compete and win; and they did not come together with financial support. “These are definitely the areas we need to improve upon as we go into the next political season,” she said.
Pointing to its 4 women out of 30 Senators, and 8 women out of 73 Representatives, accounting for approximately 12 percent of the National Legislature following the 2011 elections, President Sirleaf said “clearly, we've got work to do if we are ever to achieve a minimum 30 percent representation.”
President Sirleaf spoke early this week at the opening of a two-day strategic training workshop at the Capitol Building, aimed at building the capacity of women to strengthen females' political participation and leadership in all facets of the Liberian society.
The workshop is sponsored by the Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender and Development and the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL).
Speaking further, the Liberian leader requested women, especially the female lawmakers, to use their annual break to lobby with their male counterparts on the importance of the Gender Equity Bill, which she said will help in its passage. “By this, especially when the Gender Equity Bill is re-submitted, all of the formalities would have been done in helping the bill to become a law,” the President said.
The President encouraged women legislators to seek knowledge from their counterparts in countries like Mozambique, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda and Senegal on how they have gone about passing their Equity Bill into law.
She also encouraged the Women Legislative Caucus, as well as political parties, civil society organizations, professional groups, former female lawmakers, female ministers and superintendents to be innovative and help sustain initiatives that will bring more women into the political arena, leading to the minimum 30 percent representation as proposed in the Gender Equity Bill.
The President challenged the women legislators to support and encourage collaborative efforts by working with individuals and organizations to change policies and laws for greater women's involvement in governance.
In a society where there are challenges of poverty, high illiteracy, high youth unemployment, and more, it is all the more important to harness the potential of its female population – women who can lead, resolve conflict, and move the country from chaos to social and economic development,
President Sirleaf said. “If Liberia is to be a vibrant, inclusive and effective democracy, supporting women's public roles and increasing the number of women in leadership position is critical,” she President concluded.
The keynote speaker at the workshop was the Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Cllr. Frances Johnson-Allison. She observed that said that women are marginalized in governance, and that male dominance, especially in the National Legislature, still shows the unwillingness of male partners to break away from the past.
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