Monrovia – The Institute for Research and Democratic Development (IREDD) in collaboration with UN Women has trained 40 civil society actors to ensure that the national budget is more gender-responsive. Speaking Friday In Monrovia at the end of the three-day training, UN Women Country Representative, Ms. Marie Goreth Nizigama said Gender-Based Violence(SGBV), harmful traditional practices, such as (FGM), domestic violence are troubling gender issues in Liberia. She furthered indicated that the role of CSOs is vital in ensuring that the national budget is more gender-responsive. The UN Women Country Rep. also said Civil Society Organizations should also be able to analyze the national budget in making sure that the budget is reflective of gender needs. According to the IREDD boss, there is a need to “think outside the box” in order to be more practical in crafting the national budget that will be more gender-responsive.

Source: Front Page Africa November 25, 2019 17:03 UTC