The National Elections Commission and political parties have signed an MOU to ensure a minimum of 30% female representation for October 10 elections. The National Elections Commission has signed a 30% gender qouta MOU with political parties to increase the slot of female candiates for October 10 polls. It would have empowered the electoral body to fine or delist any political parties that failed to adhere to the gender quotas. Meanwhile, the UN has lauded political parties that have taken concrete steps to include 40 percent or more women on their candidate listings. This, the UN, noted demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering more internally democratic political parties and to achieving a more inclusive and equitable Liberia.

Source: Daily Observer May 16, 2023 13:30 UTC