MONROVIA, LIBERIA—The UN Women Representative to Liberia, Comfort Lamptey, has lauded the Liberian Government for its progress in fighting sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

Madam Lamptey named the Rape Law, the One-Stop Center, and the Street Child project, among others, as some of the gains made so far in the fight against SBGV.

She spoke on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at an artistic night organized by the Ministry of Gender and partners as part of activities marking the 16-Day Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Monrovia.

Madam Lamptey said:” With the commendable steps Liberia has made, more needs to be done in protecting women and girls across the country.”

Madam Lamptey, however, reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting efforts toward the elimination of all forms of Sexual Violence in Liberia.

Also speaking, the Deputy Minister of Gender, Atty. Laura Golakeh cautioned Liberian artists to push the issue of Sexual and Gender Violence through their music, drama, and other artworks.

Deputy Minister Golakeh said:” Curtailing SGBV requires the collective efforts of all Liberians, and the Gender Ministry is committed to working with civil society organizations, development partners, including artists, to ensure that the issues of SGBV are addressed across the country.”

By: Williametta Jabbah