University of Liberia’s Mass Communication Department, UNICEF Trained 30 Journalists from Seven Counties on Sexual Gender-based Violence Reporting
University of Liberia’s Mass Communication Department, UNICEF Trained 30 Journalists from Seven Counties on Sexual Gender-based Violence ReportingParticipants being lectured by UNICEF Child Protection Officer, Madam Ina Christensen during the workshopFendall, Montserrado County – The Department of the Mass Communication of the University of Liberia in partnership with UNICEF has begun a two-day media training for 30 journalists from six counties on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Harmful Practices and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The theme of the two-day media training is Media Empowerment: Key to Ending SGBV, HP, and SEA. She stressed that journalists need to be more proactive in reporting more sexual gender-based, harmful practices, and sexual exploitation and abuse. Mr. Coffey added that journalists reporting rape cases and SGBV issues must report with fairness. “In reporting rape cases, be accurate, balanced, credible and objective,” he said.
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October 21, 2020 06:56 UTC
Tutumatu: Another Educative Traditional Liberian Movie Released
MONROVIA – A famous traditional Liberian movie, Tutumatu that featured talented Liberians who showcased their artistic talents in an educative and amusing fashion, has been released to help uphold Liberia’s traditional values. This classical film highlights the traumatic and difficult marital decision Garpu faces as a young and well -known villager, after participating in a colorful traditional graduation and later taking Yodeh as a spouse. Tutumatu, a traditional Liberian movie that is eye-catching, brings you the spectacular displays of extraordinary Liberian actors and actresses, whose performances are remarkable in reducing viewers’ stress and creating excitement. However, Garpu who is one of the lead actors in this movie(Tutumatu), marital vow turned sad and heartbreaking ,when Yodeh was chosen by him as a wife. Meanwhile, Tutumatu, the god of revelation, according to the traditional Liberian movie is expected to be launched on November 8, 2020 at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Montserrado County.
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October 21, 2020 06:39 UTC
Liberia: Market Women in Kakata Protest over Delay of Completion of Market Renovation
KAKATA, Margibi County – Marketeers in Kakata, Margibi County on Monday furiously protested over the long-delayed in the completion of the renovation of the Kakata Market by the Ministry of Agriculture under its Smallholder Agriculture Productivities and Commercialization Project (SAPEC). Report by Yawah Y. Jaivey, ContributorThe market renovation cost at US$290,749.18 is being funded by the African Development Bank (AFDB) and implemented by the Bong Infrastructure Limited construction company. The renovation work got underway on May 15, 2019 with duration of 10 months but has since delayed, thus triggering the marketers’ protest in demand for the immediate opening of the market despite being incomplete. He requested the marketeers to grant this office the period of one week, adding that within the space of that one week, a positive update surrounding the long-delayed in the completion of the renovation of the Kakata Market will be made known to them. Blackie, however, debunked the Kakata’s marketers’ allegation that the renovation work is yet to reach 65% completion, noting that the project was at 85% and could be completed before the end of November 2020.
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October 21, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Pro-President Weah Group Endorses Findley’s Grand Bassa Senatorial Bid
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – A group under the banner ‘Nationalist Congress in Support of President Weah’ have declared support for former Foreign Minister Gbehzongar Findley as political campaigns heighten in the county. Since the ex-top Liberian diplomat accepted a petition to contest the 2020 Special Senatorial Election in Grand Bassa County, he has received the highest endorsements with prominent individuals, institutions and several other ex-representative aspirants from across the county showing support for him. “We are believing God that you will repair the broken wounds of our citizens through your developmental minds and connections to develop Grand Bassa County”. Jeffery encouraged Findley to keep his “torch burning”, adding that the “Bassa people have resolved to elect you”. Accepting the endorsement, the former Grand Bassa County senator and Pro-Tempt of the Liberian Senate assured that the county will experience “greater developments’ if elected senator.
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October 21, 2020 06:22 UTC
Did Police Shoddily Handle Investigation of Cheeseman Cole?
Monrovia – A second search of the residence of Cheeseman Cole yielded no results nor clues into the whereabouts of Dominic Renner and Winston Kortee. The search came a week later following Cole’s arrest after much dillydallying and shillyshallying by the Liberia National Police. Further absent in the Police’s charge sheet was Cole’s admittance to chatting with Dominic Renner on the phone of another victim. The Liberia National Police continue to come under a barrage of criticism for its incompetence in handling cases. Jerry Wymah, according to Police sources, is a retired detective of the Crimes Services Department (CSD) of the Liberia National Police.
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October 21, 2020 06:22 UTC
Patrick L.N. Seyon Inspired a Generation to Change Liberia: Reflections on a brief experience with a Fallen Patriot!
Dr. Patrick L.N. I have just read about the passing of legendary educator and professor Dr. Patrick L. N. Seyon. Dr. Patrick L. N. Seyon was more than a teacher and an administrator; he inspired a generation and a nation. For Dr. Seyon, excellence is never adulterated or dampened by environing circumstances. It was these values that led Dr. Seyon to boot out more than 600 students who had illegally entered the university.
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October 20, 2020 12:02 UTC
Liberia: In Auditors’ Mysterious Deaths, Deceased Spouses Call on Int’l Community for Independent Pathologist; Say Government’s Investigation Is a “Kangaroo Process”
The Pathologists you are talking about here are paid by government – they work for government…It’s a kangaroo process,” he said. Asked whether the government accorded them the opportunity to select an independent pathologist that they believe would be transparent with the outcome of the autopsy, he responded:“We were coerced by the government through the Ministry of Justice – because we asked for an independent pathologist – they told us that the government cannot provide any independent pathologist. We don’t trust the system because of the manner in which they’re proceeding clearly states that this entire process has been compromised,” Mr. Lama said. “We were coerced by the government through the Ministry of Justice – because we asked for an independent pathologist – they told us that the government cannot provide any independent pathologist. Autopsies are also expected to be conducted on the remains of Mr. Fahnboto and Mr. Nyeswa by the two Liberian pathologists on Tuesday.
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October 20, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Catholic Schools’ Teachers Go on The Rampage over Secretariat’s Threat to Replace Them Due to Their Go-Slow
Liberia: Catholic Schools’ Teachers Go on The Rampage over Secretariat’s Threat to Replace Them Due to Their Go-SlowThe aggrieved teachers vowed to continue their protest until the Secretary of the Catholic Education Secretariat, Rev. If these demands are not met, the aggrieved teachers through their President Quire, said teachers would not go to class and their protest action will remain enforced. The protest action brings to the three, sequence of actions taken by Catholic School Teachers In less than two months and four between 2019/2029 academic school year. On Monday, February 25, 2019, catholic school teachers went on strike, calling for increment in their salary and payment of other benefits. Mr. Johnson during his intervention informed the aggrieved teachers that Rev.
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October 20, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: The Credibility Of Autopsy Is Key To Bring Closure To Auditors’ Deaths
This, according to the families, is providing conflicting information to the public regarding the investigation. Furthermore, the families believe that public statements made by key policy makers of the Government appear to be solely intended confirm the opinions which obviously prejudices the investigation. THE DEATHS, COMING within a space of four days have no doubt drawn attention across the globe with key stakeholders taking keen interest in how the investigations will be conducted. OVER THE PAST few days, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) called on the U.S. government to support Liberia President George Weah’s request for help in investigating the incidents. “Internal auditors serve as guardians of trust for their organizations.
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October 20, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Local Human Rights Group Alarms over Release of 39-yr-old School Teacher Accused of Raping 13-Yr-old Student without Court Trial
The report quotes the survivor as saying her teacher abused her on several occasions in the rubber farm and the school campus. The release of the alleged perpetrators comes amid the increasing waves of sexual abuse cases in 2020. The Ministry of Gender says it has documented more than 900 gender-based violence cases including rape in 2020 alone. The President, among other things, designated a specific prosecutor to handle rape cases and announced the setting up of a national sex offender registry. Meanwhile, in Liberia, thousands of students, mostly females suffer various forms of sexual abuse from mostly their male teachers.
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October 20, 2020 06:06 UTC
Liberia: FOHRD Feeds 350 Students, Others in Its Maiden Hot Meal Program
Monrovia – The Foundation for Human Rights Defense Liberia (FOHRD) has begun the activation of one of its core programs— Hot Meal Feeding Initiative. Recently, FOHRD served a little over 350 bowls of hot meal to more than 200 students of the June L. Moore Public School and over 100 bowls to children and some adults in the VOA Oldfield Community. Your school has been captured in our program; so today, we have come with hot meal so that we can share with your institution,” Adolphus said on behalf of FOHRD’s Executive Director, Mr. Tee Wonokay, who is away in the US. Speaking further, Adolphus said they were identifying with the students as part of their basic human rights. “Many a times, other organizations come, they come with other activities; but you have become the first to come and identify with us with feeding for our children.
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October 20, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: GVL’s Contributions to Social and Economic Development of Communities
Despite, the GVL remains committed to its goal of reducing rural poverty and bringing the beginnings of long-term prosperity, healthcare and education to communities where the company operates and has not allowed its development shortfall to affect contributions to social and economic development of these communities. To date, GVL has also deposited over US$400,000 into Community Development Funds (CDF)s operated by the respective communities. In 2020, the Company embarked on its US$270,000 GVL Educational Support (GES) Program in Sinoe and Grand Kru Counties. The GES is on top of the commitment for educational support delivered by GVL in its MOU/SAs with the communities. GVL continues to maintain the Sinoe highway roads heading to Grand Kru and from Grand Kru highway to Maryland highway as it has done for the past 4 years.
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October 20, 2020 05:37 UTC
The University Has “Duties to Society”: A Tribute to Dr. Patrick L.N. Seyon
Seyon, the Ninth President of the University of Liberia (UL) (1991-1996), recently announced his passing. Together with a few dedicated faculty, Dr. Seyon mobilized support from the World Food Program (WFP) Liberia Office and other partners to motivate the staff in cleaning the campus. He put in place psychosocial programs for students, faculty, and staff through trauma healing workshops. Dr. Seyon used his vast experience in educational administration to address faculty grievances. [1] Dunn, Elwood D. “Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon, 1938-2020: A Tribute.” Front Page Africa: October 16, 2020.
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October 20, 2020 05:37 UTC
Teachers’ Skills More Influential Than Certifications, Report On Liberia Teachers Finds
Monrovia – Quality of teaching is a major factor influencing whether or not parents send children to school, a new study on Liberian education finds. The study found that, when judging who is a good teacher, perceptions of teacher knowledge and practices are more influential than certifications or experience. The report also found that the perceived social status of the teaching profession in Liberia is low. Many Liberians see teaching at a private school as an acceptable status profession but see teaching at a public school as a low status profession. By understanding Liberian perceptions, IREX seeks to advance the organization’s understanding of the challenges hindering the transformation of the Liberian education system and begin to center local solutions around this knowledge.
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October 20, 2020 02:26 UTC
Liberia: Urgent Need To Strengthen Food Systems As Covid-19 Drives Up Numbers Of Hungry People Worldwide
World Food Day Media Event: (L-R): WFP’s Representative and Country Director, Ms. Karla Hershey; Minister of Agriculture, Hon Jeanine Cooper; and FAO’s Chief Technical Advisor / Officer-in-Charge, Mr. Jonathan Wesley Roberts. The aim is to build dynamic food systems which contribute to community-based agricultural growth and the strengthening of national economies. The need for concerted action to improve agricultural production while enhancing global supply chains and ending food waste is reflected in this year’s World Food Day theme: “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Only together can we really reach Zero Hunger by 2030, and this could not be more relevant than in Liberia.”Another vital element in improving food systems is stopping food waste. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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October 19, 2020 23:15 UTC