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Catholic Archbishop Michael Francis Dies

Catholic Archbishop Michael Francis Dies
Many Liberians, especially Catholics, were shocked Sunday May 19, 2013) when they were told that Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis was dead, nine years after he fell to illness.

Father's Heart, Kingdom Builders Donate Medical Supplies

Father's Heart, Kingdom Builders Donate Medical Supplies
The Father's Heart International Outreach Ministry in collaboration with the Kingdom Builders Deliverance Outreach Ministry based in the United States of America have donated several medical supplies and other clinical materials to a local Maternity

Sexual Exploitation, Abuse Increase In Bomi County

Sexual Exploitation, Abuse Increase In Bomi County
The Defense for Children International-Liberia DCI-Liberia, an international child right organization operating here, in Liberia has reported that the rate of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (S.E.A) is alarming in Bomi County.

VCFI Begins Weeklong Confab For Church Leaders, Workers

VCFI Begins Weeklong Confab For Church Leaders, Workers
The Victory Christian Fellowship International (VCFI) on Monday, May 20, 2013 kicked off its one week conference for church leaders and workers with a call for effective leadership.

Swedish Govt. Pumps US$2M To Build Youth Capacity

Swedish Govt. Pumps US$2M To Build Youth Capacity
The Swedish Government has committed US$2M for the empowerment of young people in Liberia through the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).

PUL Lifts Ban On Ellen: Urges Unity, Courage Among Journalists

PUL Lifts Ban On Ellen: Urges Unity, Courage Among Journalists
The Press Union of Liberia yesterday (May 21) officially lifted its blackout against the Liberian Presidency, with a call on journalists to remain united and fearless in their duties—exposing evil in public places and holding the government account

Aqualife 'Dirty Water' Probe Sleeps At MOJ: Envelope Reportedly Changes Hand

Aqualife 'Dirty Water' Probe Sleeps At MOJ: Envelope Reportedly Changes Hand
Investigation into reports of Aqualife's sale of contaminated (dirty) water to the public has been reportedly compromised at the Ministry of Justice, leaving the fate and interest of the public to hang in the balance, this paper has gathered.

“Gender Based Violence Deserves Everybody's Attentions”: Campaigner

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 Gender Minister Julia Duncan CassellThe Coordinator of the Gender Based Violence (GBV) Unit at the Ministry of Gender and Development, Madam Deddeh Kwekwe has called on every Liberian to take the issue of GBV seriously in order to prevent violence against women and children.
  “GBV is everybody's business, thus community members must also play their roles, the media have to play their roles, as all should not be left with the government alone, because government may not be able to address the situation at once,” Madam Kwekwe stated.
  She said some community members have to stand against child rape, domestic violence and all forms of GBV. When this is done, Madam Kwekwe believes will help to reduce or end GBV in the Liberian society.
  Speaking to this paper last week at the end of 16 days of activism, Madam Kwekwe said it is her hope that Liberians will positively respond to GBV preventive campaign messages that were carried out across the country during the period of the activism.
  In an effort to end violence against women, Madam Kwekwe expressed the need for the Ministry, in collaboration with partners and other groups such as Journalist against Sexual and Gender Based Violence, religious groups to actively network to address GBV problems in Liberia.
  Madam Kwekwe: “We have observatories in all 15 counties. They are community people working to create awareness on SGBV and also help to report GBV cases to the Ministry.  She cited child rape as one of the GBV cases that is on the increase in the country.
  “The issue of child rape is actually on the rise, about 68% of rape cases reported are done against children between the ages of three months to 13 years. But the Ministry and partners have been meeting to put together a strategy to tackle child rape, and to bring the perpetrators to justice. There are other child protection groups that are working along with the Gender Ministry in the protection of children against rape,” Madam Kwekwe added.
  According to her, the Ministry is also working with traditional leaders to make sure that those harmful traditional practices against children are stopped. She said the Ministry is trying its best to create free environment for children to be able to communicate with people about what affects them.
  The 16 days of activism is a time set aside to create awareness and to strategize on the prevention on GBV, and intended to seek the interests of women and to end violence against them.
  The 16 days of activism began with an official program on November 25th, at the Samuel K. Doe Sport Complex. It was climaxed on December 10 with a closing ceremony in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. 
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