Voinjama, Lofa County – The Gbowee Peace Foundation in collaboration with the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund recently ended a weeklong refresher training for peace brigades in Liberia’s northern Lofa County. The Gbowee Peace Foundation says its latest training is aimed at reducing the impact of violent crimes against women across Liberia, especially rural settlements, where SGBV and other domestic crimes are on the increase. “Gbowee Peace Foundation decided to build on the idea of the Women Mass Action for Peace, where in 2003 the women gathered to advocate for peace and justice, and ensured they got it,” said Mr. David Konneh, Program Manager of the Gbowee Peace Foundation. Elizabeth Smith, of AFELL, presented on Domestic Violence, Rape, and Human Rights and warned the women against contributing to SGBV regarding their female children. They promised on carrying out inspections at nearby towns and villages, and talk to the people on rape, domestic Violence, child abandonment, tribalism, and child abuse.

Source: Front Page Africa April 21, 2021 06:22 UTC