Gender Ministry, Office of First Lady Observe International Day of Girl Child

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP) in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of the Republic of Liberia, and Partners, on Monday, October 12, held official program in observance of the International Day of the Girl Child.
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Gender Ministry To Partake In Women Of The Global Diaspora: A Global Virtual Summit on Gender & Racial Discrimination On September 18

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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (Mogcsp) will on Friday, September 18, participate in the Women of the Diaspora: A Global Summit on Gender and Racial Discrimination, the first in a series of webinars centering around 17 UN Sustainable Development Goal.

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President Weah Moves On Rape With Speed: Holds Cabinet Meeting Friday

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The President of the Republic, Feminist-in-Chief George Manneh Weah, has embarked on robust engagement with stakeholders and members of his government in tackling rape and sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) which has become a pandemic in the country.

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H.E. President George M. Weah Launches Liberia's First Anti-SGBV Conference

Pres.-Weah H.E. President George Manneh Weah

Liberia's Chief Feminist, H.E. President George Manneh Weah, on Tuesday, September 8, launched the country's first Anti- Sexual and Gender-Based Violence National Conference with a reassurance  that his government remains relentlessly committed in reducing and eradicating all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the nation.

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First Lady Clar Weah: THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR RAPE!

FIRST-LADY-1 First Lady Clar Marie Weah

Liberia's First Lady, Clar Marie Weah, has reiterated that there is no excuse for the alarming incident of rape in Liberia. Delivering a special remark at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Anti-SGBV National Conference launch, Madam Weah  said: "THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR RAPE! All Sexual and Gender Based Violence are inhumane and unacceptable. I condemn rape and remain firm in my commitment that the rights of women, girls and children are protected."

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LIBERIA CONVENES 2020 ANTI-SGBV NATIONAL CONFERENCE

LIBERIA CONVENES 2020 ANTI-SGBV NATIONAL CONFERENCE Gender Minister Williametta E. Saydee-Tarr

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP) with support from partners, on Tuesday, September 8, convene a two-day Anti-SGBV National Conference.

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Gender Observes NYWG Conference

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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Advisory Panel have observed this year's National Young Women and Girls Conference.
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Gender Boss Saydee-Tarr Heightens Anti-rape Campaign

Gender Boss Saydee-Tarr Heightens Anti-rape Campaign

Liberia's Minister of Gender Children, Children & Social Protect (MOGCSP) recently appeared on a famous night time radio talkshow, during which time, Minister Williametta Saydee-Tarr deliberated on the efforts of Government

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Gender, Adolescent Girls Advisory Panel Hold Awareness Campaign On Rape, Others

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As part of this year's National Young Women and Girls Conference, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Advisory Panel, host a one-day awareness campaign on rape,
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Gender Sadden By Undue Police Force On Anti-rape Protesters

Min.-Saydee-Tarr Gender Minister Williametta E. Saydee-Tarr
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is saddened by reports of undue force used by the Liberia National Police (LNP) in handling Anti-rape protesters in Monrovia.
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GENDER EXTENDS HAPPY FLAG DAY GREETINGS TO LIBERIANS

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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection extends Happy Flag Day greetings to all Liberians.
Our Ensign symbolizes the values, beliefs and history that we share as a people. This National Holiday of ours' was made possible as the result of the contribution of seven remarkable women: Susannah Lewis, Matilda Newport, Rachel Johnson, Mary Hunter, J.B. Russwurm, Conilette Teage, and Sara Dripper in designing our flag.

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Gender, UN Women Identify With Victims of 18th Street Fence's Disaster

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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP) with support from UN Women, has identified with victims of the June 26, 2020 'fence disaster' that led to the distruction of several houses on Eighteen Street in Sinkor.
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Gender Condemns The Shooting Of Mildred Tamba

Min.-Saydee-Tarr Gender Minister Saydee-Tarr
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) categorically condemns the shooting that resulted to the untimely death of Ms. Mildred Tamba, a Liberian woman who died on 26 June in the 72nd community in Paynesville, Monrovia.
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Gender Ministry Applauds Diaspora Liberians For Donation

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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) extends special commendation to a California based group of Diaspora Liberians under the banner 'Conscious Liberians' for a donation of 100bags of rice intended for disadvantage women and children.
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Deputy Minister Karneh Raps On Gender's Progress

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Deputy Minister for Research Planning and Policy at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection Mr. Hassan Karneh has rolled out remarkable achievements the Ministry has achieved within a period of a year.
Appearing Saturday, June 20, 2020 on an online talkshow styled 'Focus on Liberia' based in Atlanta Georgia, USA - Mr. Karneh said his Ministry has over the year achieved with support from partners the following but not limited to:
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Rural & Renewable Energy Agency Donates Solar Products to Gender Ministry

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The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency of Liberia through its World Bank-funded Liberia Renewable Energy Access Project has on behalf of the President H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, donated solar products to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. According to the RREA's Executive Director - Joseph Tye Williams, the purpose of the donation is to increase access to electricity and to foster the use of renewable energy sources.
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