It was aimed at showcasing and soliciting support for female candidates contesting in forthcoming elections. Still others are Represenatives Mariamu Beyan Fofana and Julie Fatorma Wiah (Lofa County) Dedeh Nohr Jones (Lofa County), and Princess S. Macauley (Margibi). Although some of them are rival candidates, all of the women that attended the forum spoke of a singular mission: to increase the number of women at the Liberian Senate. Speaking further, she said while no country has achieved gender equality it is now time to accelerate efforts with added momentum for the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in these difficult times. She said the General Assembly’s action is “clearly an effort to accelerate the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

Source: Front Page Africa October 06, 2020 06:45 UTC