Author: Victor Hayes
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…As SWAL Veteran Urges President Boakai (Monrovia, Liberia), Questions are swirling over the status of Alioune Kebe, Liberiaโs Ambassador-at-Large for Youth & Sports Development, as speculation grows about whether he was formally axed following a national review of diplomatic appointments. Kebe, a Senegalese national recently naturalized, was appointed Ambassador-at-Large for Youth and Sports Development in…
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– Host Inaugural Partners Coordination Meeting (Monrovia, Liberia) In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and enhancing gender inclusivity, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MGCSP) hosted its inaugural partners coordination meeting on Tuesday February 17, 2026 at the conference hall of the ministry. The one-day gathering attracted a diverse array of partners,…
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Monrovia โ In a move that has reignited debate about gender, power, and institutional culture within Liberiaโs security sector, Cecelia G. Clarke has resigned as spokesperson of the Liberia National Police (LNP), citing discrimination, limited support, and structural barriers that undermined her work. Clarkeโs resignation comes just a day after the police administration reassigned her…
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(Monrovia, Liberia ), The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) will on Tuesday, February 17, convene a high-level Stakeholdersโ Coordination Meeting bringing together international and development partners working in gender equality, child protection, and social protection across Liberia. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection,…
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(Gbarnga, Bong County), The Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) with support from the World Bank, on Thursday, January 12, 2025 officially commenced a two-day training for journalists and media partners in Gbarnga, Bong County. The training, organized by the Lead Service Provider under LWEP,…
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Bong County District #6 Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah has sounded a strong warning that Liberia may lose its best chance to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) if lawmakers fail to act now, as the longโawaited FGM Bill remains stalled at the Legislature amid growing pressure from survivors, civil society, and human rights advocates. Speaking Wednesday,…
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Liberians have hailed the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) for its efforts to reduce the number of children living and working on the streets, while calling on the Ministry to expand its interventions. The acknowledgment came during a recent appearance by the Ministryโs Street Child Project team on ELBC, where officials…
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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), with support from the World Bank through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, convenes its Second National Policy Dialogue, reaffirming the Government of Liberiaโs commitment to advancing gender equality, strengthening legal protections, and promoting womenโs empowerment nationwide. The high-level dialogue will…
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… As UNDP To Champion Additionalย Pilot Peace Hut Centers (Monrovia, Liberia), โ The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has announced plans to establish Young Womenโs Training Centers in Bong and Lofa Counties to empower women street vendors and young entrepreneurs with practical vocational…
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…Seeks UNDP Technical Support (Monrovia, Liberia),ย The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) has announced plans to conduct a National Disability Survey as part of a broader partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen social protection systems and advance womenโs empowerment across Liberia. The initiative was unveiled during a high-level meeting…