With a day to Liberia’s 2017 election, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and UN Women express deep concerns over reports of violence against women in these elections and urges all to take actions to ensure that everyone, especially women and girls are free to exercise their political right. In Grand Gedeh District 2, there is also the case of a female candidate whose supporters are being threatened along tribal lines. The Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection and UN Women view such acts as disrespectful and denigrating to women and have the potential of discouraging women from participating in politics. We call on relevant state institutions including the Liberia National Police and the National Elections Commission to investigate these incidents and allegations and take necessary action(s) to remedy the situation. We affirm that we stand for the protection of the rights of all women in Liberia including those contesting for elected offices.

Source: GNN Liberia October 07, 2017 01:18 UTC