Why Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is no feminist icon: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's record on women's rights has been mixed. REUTERS/Tiksa NegeriWhen Liberians go to the polls in October 2017, there will be a disproportionate number of men on the ballot papers. Only 163 of 1026 approved candidates – just 16% – in these presidential and legislative elections are … [Read more...] about Why Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is no feminist icon | The Conversation
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The Carter Center and European Union award Liberian Officials FOI Certificates
The Carter Center and European Union award Liberian Officials FOI Certificates: The Carter Center and European Union have awarded certificates of distinction to nearly 70 Liberian government officials, including officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP), at the end of training to build their capacity in implementing the 2010 Freedom of Information Act. Drawn from ten … [Read more...] about The Carter Center and European Union award Liberian Officials FOI Certificates
Liberian President meets ECA team to advance collaboration pact
Liberian President meets ECA team to advance collaboration pact: A delegation from the Economic Commission for Africa recently met with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to discuss continued collaboration between the two parties and launch the implementation plan for agreed programmes. The meeting follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two … [Read more...] about Liberian President meets ECA team to advance collaboration pact
EU trains Liberian fisheries inspectors
EU trains Liberian fisheries inspectors: European experts will be arriving in Liberia this week to conduct a two-day training of Liberian fisheries inspectors and monitoring personnel. The capacity-building event will take place in Monrovia on 8-9 December. Representatives of the European Commission (EC), the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), the Spanish Fishing … [Read more...] about EU trains Liberian fisheries inspectors
