Women of Liberia: Fighting for Peace

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We regret to inform you that this activity has been canceled. However, please continue the support and participate in our letter-writing campaign. Thank you very much for your interests.

Letter-writing campaign

ACT NOW: Demand the Liberian government to ensure the particular needs of women who were associated with the fighting for forces during the two wars; lobby the government to address the physical and psycho-social consequences of rape and other forms of sexual violence. Ask the government to ensure that the basic needs of women and children in rural communities are met. Click here [1] to see more background information and a model for your reference.

International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since in the early 1900's Yet, violence and discrimination against women still persist. Join us in our IWD activities to advance our continuous fight with advancing women's rights all over the world.

During over a decade of armed conflict, many women in Liberia were systematically and forcefully made to join the warring parties as combatants, or serve as spies, cooks and porters. It's estimated that up to 30 percent of women were involved in the conflicts. In the aftermath of the conflict, women are stepping up their efforts to rebuild their country. We will be organizing a sharing evening with guest speaker to look into the women's situation in Liberia and the way forward.

Speakers: Ms. Francesca Cini, Reasearch and Campaigner Assistant on French-speaking West African countries.

Due to limited seating, please click here [3] to R.S.V.P.