Women's Legislative Caucus of Liberia-55th Session, National Legislature

The Women’s Legislative Caucus in Liberia (WLC) was formed in 2006 to bring together women legislators around common issues and concerns to women, irrespective of political affiliation, religion, or ethnic background. The WLCL aims at increasing the participation of women in decision making at all levels and at strengthening legislation, systems, and mechanisms for the protection and promotion of

women and girls’ rights. Specifically, it aims to increase women’s presence and influence in national decision-making; to enhance the political, campaign, and fundraising capacities of its members and other women candidates; and to promote affirmative action for women’s political participation and leadership and contribute to gender responsive legislation. Currently it is comprised of 11 members comprising 2 women Senators and 9 women Representatives. The Chair of the WLC is Grand Bassa Senator Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, who has recently taken over leadership of the WLCL from outgoing Chairperson Rosanna Schaack. According to the WLCL’s Constitution, both Houses alternate leadership of the WLC every three years.