UN Resident Coordinator meets with Speaker of the House of Representatives

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Dr. Bhofal Chambers,welcomed the new Resident Coordinator Christine N. Umutoni  and held talks about the rule of law, good governance, security, and Liberia’s democratic credentials, as the country prepares for the holding of Presidential and Legislative elections October this year.

Madam Christen Umutoni, UN Resident Coordinator, told Speaker Chambers that she is confident that Liberia will keep the peace amidst its political diversities on the way to the elections.

The United Nations Coordinator furthered that it is the workings of the United Nations to foster the participation of more women in politics paying cue to Liberia’s women's desire for 30% women participation in politics and governance as a policy.

The Speaker then assured Madam Umutoni of his support in championing women's issues in the Legislature were applicable. Dr. Chambers says his office will endeavor to make women-related legislation an issue of intriguing matters.

The Resident Coordinator was accompanied by the Resident Representative of UNDP, Mr. Stephen Rodrigues and the Country Representative of UN Women Liberia, Madam Comfort Lamptey.