United Nations in Liberia & Government Launched USD2M Peace Building Fund Project to Promote Women Political Participation in Liberia
UN Women and UNDP Liberia in collaboration with the government officially launched USD2M approved project by PBF in the last quarter of 2021.
The project title 'Promoting Inclusive Political Participation and Elimination of Violence against Women in Politics" aims to address ongoing efforts by partners to empower women to ensure greater political participation and eliminate violence against them.
This will help to reinforce peacebuilding and democratic governance in Liberia. Deputy Finance & Development Planning Minister, Tanneh Brunson, launched the project on behalf of the Minister Hon. Samuel D. Tweh.
The UN Resident Coordinator, Niels Scott, encouraged government to promote gender empowerment and participation in accordance with SDG5, and SDG16 to sustain the peace. The launch was attended by a cross-section of CSO and government partners including the Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC).
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Gradiah Walker Bou Hussein
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