Liberian women call for accelerated actions to end gender based violence in Liberia

Thousands of Liberian women participated in a parade to celebrate International Women’s Day. The celebrations began with a parade followed by an indoor program at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Liberia. During the celebrations, Liberian women called for an end to gender-based violence and discrimination against women.

Partner organizations from Civil Peace Service Liberia Network joined the celebration, also calling for women’s rights and an end to discrimination and Gender-based violence.

Madam Decontee E. George is the Civil Peace Service Liberia Network Coordinator. In her message to women and Liberians, she noted:

Madam Decontee E. George, Coordinator Civil Peace Service Liberia Network

“We celebrate the achievements of women and accelerate action to include creating a safe space for growth, empowerment, and opportunities and supporting disadvantaged girls and women who believe in themselves.”

“The resilience of women is magical. We brighten the room and take one magical step further when we help the younger ones.” Happy Women’s Day, she concluded

Mrs Kolison encouraged women in Liberia and the world to continue their advocacy for women’s rights and participation. “Do not stop, we must accelerate our actions. There are things we want to change and in so doing, our actions must be something we say to others to accelerate that change.”

“We appreciate all women from around the world, whose leadership and voices have helped us to become what we are today.”

Mrs. Gbellay Harris  – LCL Trauma Healing & Reconciliation Program (THRP)

Mrs. Gbellay Harris, in her message to women, asserted that the history of women brings sorrow but also gives strength. “Around the world, too many things are done to women, yet they are resilient.”

Mrs Harris noted that in many homes, women have been abused, insulted, and dehumanized, but in the midst of all, they remain and care for their husbands.

“There are many things women have done to help make the world a better place. Men need to realize that women must be respected. It is not about equality in strength, but respect and opportunity to enable women to play their roles.” She said.

Mrs. Roseline Thomas Richards New Africa Research & Development Agency (NARDA)

Mrs. Richards called for equality for all women around the world. “I call for education of more women with women themselves taking the lead to enable women have access to education. I also call for more women to take ownership in the call for gender equality to enable Accelerated Action.”

Aminata Sessay- LCL THRP

Madam Aminata Sessay congratulated all women as they observe International Women’s Day. she called for equality and an end to discrimination against women through Accelerated Action.

Madam Famatta Nyahn – New Africa Research & Development Agency (NARDA)

“Women must take the lead in gender based advocacy. Women have been marginalized and abused, and many of them do not know their way out. “It is time that we stand up for women who are going through those traumatic situations.”

The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Year in 1975, and in 1977, it officially recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day, a day to reflect on progress, call for change, and celebrate women’s achievements. Today, it is observed globally, highlighting the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s right