{"id":12832,"date":"2026-03-12T11:51:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/?p=12832"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:23:59","slug":"invest-in-women-at-all-levels-advocates-urge-at-liberias-international-womens-day-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/en\/invest-in-women-at-all-levels-advocates-urge-at-liberias-international-womens-day-event\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cInvest in Women at all Levels,\u201d Advocates Urge at Liberia\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Liberian women from diverse backgrounds\u2014including members of the Civil Peace Service Liberia Network\u2014joined thousands of others to celebrate International Women\u2019s Day (IWD). During the program, several prominent Liberian women used the occasion to call for greater investment in women and expanded opportunities that will empower them to contribute meaningfully to Liberia\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-133x75.png 133w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-12-04h32m58s746.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Civil Peace Service Liberia Network Coordinator, Madam Decontee E. George<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Madam<strong> Decontee E. George<\/strong>, Coordinator of the <strong>Civil Peace Service Liberia Network<\/strong>, noted that the first important step in celebrating International Women\u2019s Day is participation. According to her, the strong turnout of women at the event serves as a powerful reminder of the important role women play in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She emphasized that women are valuable contributors to national development and should be given the necessary support, safe spaces, and opportunities to thrive. Madam George called on Liberian society, institutions, and systems to make deliberate investments in women at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She further explained that when women are not empowered, many remain limited in their opportunities and are unable to contribute fully to society. However, when women are empowered through education, resources, and opportunities, they become valuable assets\u2014positively impacting their homes, communities, and the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madam George concluded by stressing that empowering women is not only beneficial for women themselves but is also essential for sustainable development and lasting peace in Liberia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Roseline Payne of the Liberia YMCA<\/strong> expressed appreciation for the strong turnout of Liberian women during the International Women\u2019s Day celebration. She said the large participation reflected the growing commitment of women across the country to stand together and advocate for progress and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12837\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5625019074068422;width:317px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-42x75.png 42w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-405x720.png 405w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-380x675.png 380w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930-480x853.png 480w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vlcsnap-2026-03-10-12h16m38s930.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Madam Roseline <\/em>Payne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Madam Payne called on Liberian women to strengthen their spirit of unity by working together and supporting one another. &#8220;Collaboration among women will not only uplift individuals, but will also contribute to better service to the country and its people.&#8221; Roseline added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also encouraged mothers to intentionally invest in their children through proper care, guidance, and discipline. She noted that when parents, especially mothers, nurture their children with strong values and support their education and development, it creates long-term benefits for families and the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roseline emphasized the importance of collaboration among women not only within Liberia but also across the world, stressing that global solidarity among women can accelerate progress toward equality, empowerment, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-1024x521.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-1536x781.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-2048x1041.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-148x75.jpg 148w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-960x488.jpg 960w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-1200x610.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/peaceworkafrica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-480x244.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Liberian Women parading during the IWD celebration in Paynesville<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liberian women from diverse backgrounds\u2014including members of the Civil Peace Service Liberia Network\u2014joined thousands of others to celebrate International Women\u2019s Day (IWD). 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