MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Gender Minister Gbeme Horace-Kollie has reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to eradicating violence against children by 2030.

Minister Horace-Kollie’s commitment followed a historic Call to Action derived at from deliberations at the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children held in Bogota, Colombia, in November of last year.

The Gender Minister emphasized that Liberia’s participation in the Bogota Conference marks a pivotal moment in its ongoing efforts to combat violence against children.

Minister Horace-Kollie said:” Liberia stands in readiness to collaborate and align its collective resources in the global fight to end violence against children.”

According to a Gender Ministry release issued recently, Minister Gbeme Horace-Kollie reaffirmed Liberia’s dedication to implementing the commitments outlined in the “Call to Action”.

Meanwhile, the Gender Ministry is expected to shortly begin consultations with local and international stakeholders to ensure global commitments made in Bogota are effectively translated into impactful actions.

The Ministry said it will also ensure that recommendations from the conference are integrated into national policies and strategies, ensuring alignment with global standards and strengthening the country’s child protection framework.

According to the Gender Ministry, the Bogota Conference has ignited a renewed sense of purpose among global leaders, and Liberia stands proudly among those determined to protect the world’s children and secure their future.

The conference brought together global leaders to forge a united vision for child protection worldwide.

The two-day conference established a roadmap for creating a world where children are safe in their homes, schools, communities, and online.

By: Williametta Jabbah