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YOUNG PEOPLE, THE AGENTS OF ENDING HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES

In Liberia, female genital mutilation has been a harmful traditional practice affecting the lives and health of women and girls. Their health is usually compromised, and girl children’s conventional

Josephine Poole, the Gbarma Community Based Organization President, confidently posed for a photo during her narration on engaging the traditional practitioners to drop the blades and spare the life of the women and girls
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SRHR AWARENESS IMPROVES GIRLS' EDUCATION

Mary became aware of the harmful effects of FGM and early/forced marriage through an SRHR community awareness campaign organized by the Gbarmu Community Based Organization (One of the CBOs under the

Mary became aware of the harmful effects of FGM and early/forced marriage through an SRHR community awareness campaign organized by the Gbarmu Community Based Organization (One of the CBOs under the JEC project). She was inspired to join the organization to gain more knowledge and help educate other young girls about these issues.
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ELBAG TRAINING IMPROVES YOUNG PEOPLE AND WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE PROCESSES

With the knowledge gained from the ELBAG, the Rural Women of Gbarpolu County for the first time demanded full participation in the county budget crafting process. When they were given the space for

Ma Bendu Jah, addresses the County leadership during the County Budget development
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DOMAFEIGN AND NATPAH KICK OFF CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS (SRHR) AWARENESS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SPORTS

In October 2022, Domafeign and NATPAH (Implementing Partners of ActionAid Liberia), funded by SIDA through the embassy of Sweden, organized an awareness campaign on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights

The tournament attracted over 1,000 women and girls, as well as men, who joined the call to end harmful traditional practices through marching in and around Gbarma District. Messages that condemned HTPs, were displayed through posters and banners. Community leaders' involvement and presence helped to increase attendance, and the event received widespread support from both counties of Bong and Gbarpolu.
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ARVs IMPROVE LIVES OF PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV

Sandra Brownie Kerkeleh is a single mother of two children. She is 28 years of age and is currently taking ARVs and recovering from the denial stage. With adequate support from LIWEN, Sandra has

HIV/AIDS has been considered a social taboo in Liberia, and this causes families to disown their loved ones upon discovering they are living with the virus. Discrimination and stigma force those with HIV to hide and often relocate or live in isolation due to fear for their safety. Despite advancements in medication and awareness of how HIV spreads, people living with HIV still face attacks and isolation from their immediate families, communities, and friends.
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COMMUNITY VISITS ON SRHR INFORMATION AND SERVICES IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS

Upon completion of the Economic Literacy, Budget Accounting, and Governance (ELBAG) training facilitated by ActionAid Liberia (AAL) in Zwedru City, the Parwonloh Community-Based Organization formed a

Prince Weyah member of Parwonloh Community Based Organization explains how they managed to negotiate with the neighboring clinic for an outreach health care information and services
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JEC Project Promotes Positive Masculinity in Gbarma

Johnson Blamah aged 32 years is a member of the Gbarma Community Based Organization. He is one of the few young men in Gbarma who have shown a passion to support women's leadership, participation, and

Johnson Blamah aged 32 years is a member of the Gbarma Community Based Organization. He is one of the few young men in Gbarma who have shown passion to support women's leadership, participation, and inclusion.  He describes himself as a champion of women and girls rights. He believes that if all men stand for the rights of women, the society will be equal and there will be no violation.
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Traditional leaders pledge their support for women land rights in River Gee County

Land rights have been a topical issue for many years. The land is a priced possession in Liberia. It gives identity and is also linked to livelihoods. However for centuries, land in Liberia has been

Chief James Pah Sayee, 71, is the traditional leader of River Gee County, who spoke at the Fish Town City Hall on the importance of women’s land rights
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Women’s rights training empowers rural women to claim their land right

The EU co-funded project being implemented by ActionAid Liberia in partnership with Development Education Network – Liberia (DEN-L) and ForumCiv focus on women and communities with knowledge and

The EU co-funded project being implemented by ActionAid Liberia in partnership with Development Education Network – Liberia (DEN-L) and ForumCiv focuses on women and communities with knowledge and information on their land rights. The story of women and property ownership in Liberia especially in rural communities is an age old struggle which had achieved very little until the passing of the Land Rights Act in 2018.
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Youth on the Frontlines of the Climate Justice - The Story of Chris Muriah Torbor

Chris Muriah Togbor is a young lady aged 20 and visually impaired. She is a member of Potential Leaders of Sustainable Future, an implementing partner of the Youth Buzz project, and also a student at