The truth is Liberians have been slapped in the face, with something so terribly tragic, obscene, nauseating, and dangerous in George Weah…We need change, and George Weah is less of our problem than we’re to ourselves. Continue Reading
Peer Pressure sometimes brings out the best version of ourselves, shows us that we can be phenomenal in many ways, and enlightens us that we can be unique. Continue Reading
As an emerging leader, I have realized that my country is really being plagued by environmental pollution. There are several laws enacted to curb pollution in the world. In Liberia, the law made to safeguard the environment and enhance its… Continue Reading
Firstly, I believe that there is no excuse for doing wrong. Therefore, everyone should definitely be blamed for their own actions. No matter what happens before a person is raped, there is not a justifiable reason for one to rape. Continue Reading
Studies show that children who are abused (or “physically disciplined”) at home are more likely to experience other forms of violence (including sexual violence); it also teaches children that violence is the best method to use in solving problems which thereby creates to a volatile society of emotionally unstable people. Continue Reading
Due to a poor data management system, forgetting a hospital card can sometimes be an economic burden for some patients who would have to purchase a new hospital card that typically costs between $2 USD – $5 USD; mind you, Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world where data shows that the average citizen lives on less than a dollar per day. It also results in a delay in treatment time for a patient, a delay that can be fatal and lead to death at times. Continue Reading
In our aspiration to address issues of SGBV in Liberia, special attention must be given to existing inefficiencies that prevent us from delivering solutions. It is important to review the limitations of institutions responsible to combat SGBV, and provide the rightful tools needed for effective solutions. Continue Reading
In Liberia, it is expected that a woman carries her husband’s last name and if you do not, you are considered to be unruly or insubordinate. So what would become of a woman like me who loved the name her dad had given her? Continue Reading
We love to pretend that we stood tall like Goliath was in fights, forgetting to allow the world to understand that there were bullets and swords strokes received. Continue Reading
Since rape was declared a national emergency, it has been given even less attention by the president and officials of government. I am very disappointed in the president and the Liberian legislature. They have failed women and girls in this country. There’s absolutely no vision for the protection of women and children in Liberia. Year in and out, they continue to be vulnerable. They are at high risk in our society, yet we don’t see their protection as a priority. Continue Reading
