Monrovia – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with theOffice of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has launched a rehabilitation project at the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP). “Tracking the impact of such program encourages investment in employing or empowering the ex-convicts with seed money,” Justice Minister added. The Minister acknowledged the congestion of the Monrovia prison which holds 1,260 inmates against its holding capacity of 324 inmates. AT the same time, Ireland’s Representative in Liberia, Ms. Rachel Fitzpatrick in her remarks said, that her government is engaged in supporting rehabilitation programme in prisons as a new area of focus. Cole added that rehabilitation of inmates is most critical in reducing the rate of relapse as they return to their communities.

Source: Front Page Africa February 21, 2020 01:18 UTC