It's Election Day in Liberia!
By Kristen Cordell Tue, 10/11/2011 - 11:34Today, Liberians head to the polls in the country's second presidential election since the end of a brutal fourteen-year civil war.
In 2009, I lived and worked in Liberia, and got to experience first-hand the diverse civil society that the country is famous for. During my time there, I met the National Election Council's (NEC) chairwoman Elisabeth Nelson, the first woman to hold the post. The NEC is crucial to making sure that all Liberians are engaged in a fair, transparent political process - and this includes women.
The Security Sector and Women: Improving National Capacities
By Kristen Cordell Fri, 09/09/2011 - 12:46
In post-conflict societies, security systems and women are often at odds. Police and military may have acted as perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence during and after conflict. Displaced and refugee women are particularly at risk with the erosion of social, cultural and formal legal protection mechanisms. Consider, for example, the recent HRW report from Kenya, which identified abuses committed by local camp police. Haiti also provides a compelling example.
Empowering Women in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
By Wed, 06/11/2008 - 02:57
Violence against women is an international problem, but many countries and policymakers turn a blind eye to the prevalence of such abuse. Although there are many obstacles to preventing gender-based violence, including misperceptions of rape survivors, lack of funding and the absence of proper sexual assault services, there is hope.
President’s Corner: Ibrahim Prize Opens New Era for Africa
By Kenneth Bacon Sun, 10/21/2007 - 23:24
Today’s announcement that Joaquim Chissano, the former president of Mozambique, won the first Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, could open a new era in African politics and governance.
The prize—the world’s largest—was established by Dr. Mo Ibrahim, a Sudanese- born entrepreneur who made a fortune by bringing cell phone service to Africa, in order to focus attention on African leaders who follow the rule of law and put their country’s future above their own.
The prize—the world’s largest—was established by Dr. Mo Ibrahim, a Sudanese- born entrepreneur who made a fortune by bringing cell phone service to Africa, in order to focus attention on African leaders who follow the rule of law and put their country’s future above their own.
Looking for the law in Liberia
By Melanie Teff Thu, 09/06/2007 - 04:38
A few weeks ago in Liberia, I met with several women’s groups who told me about the new “rape law” which had come into force last year. The passing of this law is a great achievement for the people who had campaigned hard to seek justice for victims of sexual violence in Liberia. The victims are many. A 2005 survey in 4 counties indicated that 91.7% of 1,216 women and girls interviewed had been subjected to multiple violent acts during Liberia’s conflict.
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