Human Rights Group Proposes the Establishment of Independent Nat’l Anti-Rape Commission
Foundation for Human Rights Defense International (FORHD) Executive Director Tee WonokayMonrovia – The Foundation for Human Rights Defense International (FORHD) Liberia is proposing the establishment of an Independent National Anti-Rape Commission. In a release sent out by the rights group, FORHD’s Executive Director Tee Wonokay said the proposed anti-rape commission must centrally focus on all issues concerning rape. The human rights organization had also called on anti-rape protesters, who had gathered in Monrovia and other parts of the country last week, and also the government, to maintain the peace. “FORHD urges everyone involved to steak to the objective of the protest and avoid any political undertone, which could undermine its true intend,” the rights group further said. FOHRD, which works to promote equal rights and justice in Liberia, wants these contributing factors be tackled from a holistic standpoint through a synchronized institutional framework.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 01, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Baptist Official Brands Pending Convention Unconstitutional
Speaking Sunday, August 30, when he was sashed and crowned National Baptist Father of the year 2020/2021, across Liberia at a ceremony held at the Duport Road Baptist Church, Atty. Sarkorh noted that ongoing demand of Baptist men and some Pastors including Deacons to hold a new convention is simply at attempt to grab power. The Liberia Baptist Men 25th Father wondered why, the process is proceeding contrary during, this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sarkorh therefore called for ‘complete unity’ among members of the Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational convention before proceeding for convention. According to him, only with unity, can the Baptist Church Convention meet its full objective of upliftment.
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September 01, 2020 06:33 UTC
New Life Recovery Center Launched Computer Training Program For Zogos
Marshall City – A non-profit organization, New Life Recovery, Center has launched a Computer Training Program for drug users who are commonly called “zogos” in Liberia. The prospect of the training program is to enable drug users to have computer knowledge as they rapidly go through their recuperation at Center in Sundaygar Town, Marshall Road. The executive director, however, expressed his frustration at government for chasing drug users rather than focusing their attention on those drug dealers. Cllr Amegashie further commented that those within the center should make proper use of the training to improve their lives even better. “The computer training is for you to learn a skill.
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September 01, 2020 06:31 UTC
Liberia’s Educational System: The Need to Begin Assessing Students Suspected of Learning Needs
Characteristics of Specific Learning Disability (SLD):Students with specific learning disability have averaged and above average intelligence, but may have difficulty acquiring and demonstrating knowledge and understanding. With these cautions in mind, I can now briefly discuss some of the common characteristics of learning disability. For students with learning disabilities, problems stemming from disabilities are often times compounded by the dimensions of the student’s cultural system. Similarly, teaching students with learning disabilities may require particular attention to the distinctive factors affecting their learning. Information processing, changes that impact students’ learning, and the underlying effects that vary among various students with Learning Disabilities should be cultivated and areas of students’ weaknesses and strengths should also be maximized and appropriate adjustments made to enhance students’ learning.
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September 01, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Keep Exposing Corruption, Injustice & Human Rights Abuses
For Rodney Sieh, they continue to bend him but they can’t break his will power. Minister Toe sued Rodney Sieh and his FrontPageAfrica newspaper and was awarded $US2 million in damages. Banks upheld the guilty verdict of the lower court against journalist Rodney Sieh. Therefore, CONGRATULATIONS Ambassador Rodney Sieh. Keep doing what you do best: exposing corruption, injustice and human rights abuses in our beloved Liberia.
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September 01, 2020 06:00 UTC
Liberia: EPA, UNDP Conduct Technical Training On Climate Change, Economic Appraisal For Adaptation Projects
GANTA – Representatives of line Government of Liberia Ministries and Agencies are currently attending a five-day technical training workshop on climate change impacts and vulnerability assessment and project appraisal for adaptation projects in Ganta, Nimba County. Facilitator Dr. Sennye Masike, an environmental economist with background in environmental climate change impact assessment modeling, according to Tumbey will highlight the importance of mainstreaming climate change in decision making and planning processes. Speaking further, Prof. Karmorh said “as you know Liberia is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. According to him, there are calls from all the sectors regarding what the EPA is doing to address climate change. “The EPA as you may know is the focal agency in term of climate change leadership in Liberia and we don’t work alone.
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September 01, 2020 06:00 UTC
Sister Aid Liberia Condemns Police Use Of Force On Peace Protesters Against The Rape Pandemic
It is evident that running parallel with the Coronavirus crisis has been the Rape Pandemic. The existing overwhelming and telling statistics of cases of rape fanning across Liberia tower this fact. Meanwhile, attending this pervasive Rape Pandemic are ongoing cases of other forms of violence against women and girls. Indeed, rape has become a Social Pandemic in Liberia. Rape is a pandemic and deliberate actions must be taken now by the Liberian Government to curb this menace.
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August 31, 2020 22:30 UTC
First Concrete Pavement In River Cess To Be Named ‘Gbehkugbeh’ Boulevard
River Cess is among few counties established by slain Liberian President Samuel Kanyon Doe. Mr. Tequah had promised the people of River Cess that he would be the first private citizen to do concrete pavements in the county. We will connect other major towns in River Cess”. “Please convey to ‘Gbehkugbeh that the people of River Cess County wholeheartedly welcome this project. He comes from River Cess district ‘2’.
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August 31, 2020 18:56 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party’s Thomas Fallah Optimistic of Changing History with Victory in What Has Traditionally Been An Opposition Territory
Monrovia – Bolstered by the ruling party factor and riding on a wave of recent endorsements across Monrovia, Rep. Thomas Fallah (CDC, District No. For Rep. Fallah, the story is about to change. It’s not by bragging, it’s not by talk , it’s about our deeds, the work we do.”Despite his confidence, many political observers say Rep. Fallah faces a daunting task. “There were critical issues, understanding the doctrine of coordination and cooperation in governance, we were able to work with the then ruling party. The opposition would always have issues but we need someone that would cultivate and say ‘Opposition, yes, we have issues, we can talk?
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August 31, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia Ambassador Accredited The U.S Bounces Back After COVID-19 Illness
WASHINGTON DC – Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Canada and Mexico, His Excellency Ambassador George S.W. Patten Sr., was on Friday, August 21, 2020, discharged from the hospital and is recovering very well at home. A release signed by Minister Counselor for Press and Public Affairs, Honorable Al-Jerome Anastas Chede Sr., said Ambassador Patten tested positive for Corona on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 and was taken to a hospital in Washington, DC, where he was treated. The Ambassador has since fully recovered and continues to work from home. Ambassador Patten wishes to thank his staff and the public for their prayers
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August 31, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Former Vice President Joseph Boakai Urges Sen. Dillon Not to Compromise His Stance
It is about the future of Liberia which is vested in the young people of Liberia,” Former VP Boakai stated. I have served as President of the Liberian Senate and I know what it means to be a Senator. Dillon worked in the Senate and his experience qualifies him to become a better Senator. He added that the endorsement of the Senator Dillon was a message to everyone that the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has put aside their personal political ego for the good of the country. If you employ me and in few weeks my life change but after nine (9) years your life remains the same but you cheer me up as good Senator.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 31, 2020 06:00 UTC
LIBERIA: Who’s Respecting The Victims Of Rape?
THE FACT OF THE MATTER is that in the last seven months alone, 992 cases of rape have been reported and only 22 persons have been convicted. “Violence against women and children, particularly rape, is a pervasive problem. In 2017, the Senate voted to make rape a bailable offense–a decision that sparked protests by women’s rights activists. CASES OF RAPE going to court have very little chance of serving justice because the community and families are afraid. DILLUTING THE MESSAGE against rape, abuse and assault is wrong, no matter how hard anyone try to twist the debate.
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August 31, 2020 05:48 UTC
LIBERIA: Rep. Thomas Fallah: We’ll Shift the Paradigm This Time Around
Representative Thomas Fallah Discusses His Chances Against the Incumbent Abraham Darius Dillon in the upcoming Montserrado County Senatorial ElectionsMonrovia – Rep. Thomas P. Fallah (CDC, Montserrado, District No. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: I am the longest serving representative in Montserrado County and I went through the rank and file. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: Montserrado County, normally people say is a place for the opposition – we respect their opinion. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: Montserrado has been like this but we are hoping we can accelerate more. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: You have had advantages over our opponent because as you know I have won elections three times.
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August 31, 2020 05:37 UTC
THE FIGHT: A timely film Produced by the Kids Engagement Education Project that Tackles Family Molestation, Rape, and Abuse
Monrovia – Just days after anti-rape protesters took to the streets to voice their concerns regarding the alarming rise of rape cases in Liberia, a timely and poignant film produced by the Kids Engagement Education Project in collaboration with Sunshine Productions Liberia, has premiered. Directed by Lorpu Faith Scott, the film offers a timely reminder of the burning issue of rape in Liberia today. It also covers various aspects of abuse and contrasts educating people on ways to prevent rape and what people, particularly victims do when they reach a boiling point. Bordering the same theme, The Fight offers an insight into family molestation while grappling with the issue of rape. “We do a lot of work around children because the children are the future and we want to do everything possible so the children remain children and enjoy childhood.”The fight which premiered Saturday will be disseminated nationwide.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 31, 2020 05:15 UTC
Open Letter To Piso Saydee Tarr: Your Ministry Don’t Even Have A Website, What A Shame!
Dear Piso,Madame Leymah Gbowee is not the first to question the total lack of action from the Ministry of Gender. Child rights advocate Satta Sheriff did this in April 2020 and Akiah Glay echoed the same concerns in July of this year. What we need is an explanation as to why in this horrific environment the Ministry of Gender Budget for Children and Social protection has been reduced from $535,064 to $519,564. We need to know why an alleged rapist was freed and walking around for two years. We need to know WHAT you are doing, not who has presidential aspirations nor are we interested in your dissertation on shifting the blame.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 31, 2020 03:33 UTC