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Preident Boakai Declares Saturday, March 8, 2025, As “International Women’s Day” to be Celebrated On Friday, March 7, 2025 By: Staff Writer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared, Saturday, March 8, 2025 as “International Women’s Day”, to be celebrated on Friday, March 7, 2025 throughout the territorial confines of the Republic of Liberia as a “Working Holiday”. The day marks the struggle that women around the world have made to gain equality and equal rights as well as to reflect on the changes and progress that culminated in their international endeavor. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai has requested the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, government agencies, civil society organizations and partners and NGOs concerned to execute appropriate programs to make the day meaningful. The women of Liberia will join their counterparts around the world to celebrate the International Women’s Day 2025, under the Global Theme: “Accelerate Action” and National Theme: “Accelerate Action to end Gender Based Violence and Achieve Gender Equality in Liberia”. In 1997, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 32/142 proclaiming 8th of March of each year as International Women’s Day to be observed by Member States in accordance with their historical and national traditions. The Government of Liberia, being cognizant of its obligation to ensure equal status for men and women in society without discrimination, has ratified the Convention on “The Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women”, reflecting its commitment to gender equality and equity through its national reconstruction and development program
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared, Saturday, March 8, 2025 as “International Women’s Day”, to be celebrated...
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Second Lady of Liberia Synleseh Stephenie Dahn-Koung, will host the inaugural Conference on the Status of Women with Disabilities in...
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The Civil Service Agency on Tuesday officially opened a three day Regional Public Service Leadership Conference in the Country. The...
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Cassell Makes Strides in Land Sector Amid Challenges
It is not even a year since her appointment, but Bong County Land Administrator, Amelia D. Cassell has already made...
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Liberia, Sierra Leone Launch GOLA-REAP Initiative to Enhance Cross-Border Connectivity
By: Princess C Kossigba Liberia in collaboration with Sierra Leone has officially launched the GOLA- Resilience, Empowerment, Access, and Peacebuilding...
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Liberia To Host A Regional Public Service Leadership Conference, Discloses; CSA Boss- Josiah Joekai
The Government of Liberia through the Civil Service Agency will for the first time host a regional public service leadership...
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MARDV, JAGI Sign Memorandum Of Understanding ; Agree To Jointly Fight Rape & Domestic Violence Together
Two advocacy groups, Men Against Rape and Domestic Violence (MARDV) and Just A Girl Initiatives (JAGI) has signed a memorandum...
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Rep. Kolubah Pressure To Resign Or Risks Impeachment By His Constituents
Residents of Electoral District 10 in Montserrado County have declared a vote of confidence in Representative Yekeh Kolubah. The disappointed...
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