Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia, UNICEF Liberia Sign Program Cooperation Agreement

Details to come

27/03/2026

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Monrovia – The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has welcomed the sentencing of five women to 20 years imprisonment each for trafficking 14 children and engaging in criminal conspiracy, describing the ruling as a major step toward protecting children and strengthening Liberia’s ...

26/03/2026

Ministry of Gender Strengthens School Club Engagement in Zai Town

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), continues to promote accountability and youth engagement in schools.

During a monitoring visit to Gborho Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in Zai Town, Cavalla Education District. Joseph T. N. Chellah ActionAid Liberia’s Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism and Community Engagement Officer for Grand Gedeh, conducted an awareness session on the Grievance Redress and Complaint Mechanism (GRC/GRM) reporting pathways.

The session brought together 4 active club members and their mentor out of 7 registered members, with the mentor reporting that 3 members have dropped out. The visit also followed up on support provided to 10 targeted club members who received school materials and school fee payments.

The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection continues to strengthen transparency, accountability, and feedback systems for beneficiaries.

26/03/2026

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As we celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, Spoon Network is honoring remarkable women all month long—women whose impact continues to shape history and inspire generations.

Today, we proudly shine the spotlight on Minister Gbeme Horace Kollie, a dedicated leader whose commitment to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls across Liberia continues to make a lasting impact. Her work stands as a powerful reminder that strong leadership and advocacy can drive meaningful change and inspire a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

25/03/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟒 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

(Monrovia, Liberia), The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has welcomed the sentencing of five women to 20 years in prison each for trafficking 14 minors and engaging in criminal conspiracy, hailing the ruling as a strong step in safeguarding children across Liberia.

The judgment was delivered on Monday by Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie at Criminal Court “A”, Temple of Justice, Monrovia, during the February Term in Montserrado County.

The convicted women, Halimantu Daramy, Grace Sesay, Hawa Kamara, Henrita Beayce, and Famata Doe, were prosecuted by the Ministry of Justice with support from the Ministry’s legal team after being arrested on April 10, 2025, at the Red Light transport hub in Monrovia by officers of the Liberia Immigration Service.

The women were traveling with the 14 children, most of whom were later found not to be their biological offspring.

Investigators from the Liberia National Police revealed that the women planned to transport the children through neighboring countries, including Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, en route to Mali, intending to exploit them for financial gain from humanitarian resettlement programs. Evidence also showed that the same group had previously attempted a similar scheme in 2024, bringing eight children to Mali and receiving support from international organizations, including the International Organization for Migration and the Red Cross.

All five women received 20-year prison sentences, with immediate enforcement at Monrovia Central Prison. The court ordered the Ministry of Gender to continue custody of the 14 children, providing them with food, shelter, healthcare, and education. DNA testing will verify any claims of parental or familial rights before custody changes.

Gender Minister Gbeme Horace-Kollie said:
"We welcome this verdict and applaud the court for reinforcing Liberia’s commitment to ending child trafficking. The Ministry remains steadfast in protecting children and ensuring justice for the most vulnerable in our society."

Minister Horace-Kollie also commended the Ministry’s legal team for their strong collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, which was instrumental in ensuring that justice was served.

The case underscores the ongoing need to combat child trafficking in West Africa, where poverty and porous borders often make children vulnerable to exploitation.

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection reaffirms its firm stance against child trafficking and calls on all Liberians, communities, and partners to remain vigilant in protecting our children and upholding their rights. Justice has been served, and the safety of our children remains our highest priority.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝:___________________________
𝐃. 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚

24/03/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection strongly condemned a disturbing case of alleged child cruelty reported in Johnsonville, involving a minor identified as Moses.

According to credible information gathered from community members, the child was allegedly forced to consume his own f***s, an act the Ministry describes as inhumane, degrading, and a gross violation of the rights and dignity of the child.

The incident is reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026, and is alleged to have been carried out by a woman identified as Angel Tokpah, who claimed to be the child’s aunt.

Following a tip-off, a team from the Ministry swiftly visited the community. However, the child had already been relocated prior to their arrival. The Ministry confirms that the alleged perpetrator has been turned over to the police and remains in custody, while efforts are ongoing to locate the child to ensure he receives immediate medical attention and appropriate protection services.

The Ministry emphasizes that it treats all forms of violence against children with zero tolerance and assures the public that this matter is being handled with the utmost urgency.

The Ministry further calls on community members to remain vigilant and to report any suspected cases of child abuse or violence through the toll-free GBV Hotline (116) as investigations continue.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝:___________________________________
𝐃. 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚

19/03/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐑𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲

On Wednesday, March 18, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection welcomed a delegation from Ethiopia’s TIMRAN for an exchange on the country’s Transitional Justice Process, with a focus on gender advocacy and survivor-centered initiatives.

TIMRAN, is an Ethiopian women-led civil society organization dedicated to advancing women’s political participation and public leadership.

The delegation from Ethiopia included representatives from government ministries, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, civil society organizations, and victims’ associations.

The visit focused on experience-sharing on Liberia’s transitional justice processes and provides a valuable platform for mutual learning and strengthened collaboration, particularly in examining the country’s post-conflict recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Liberian Civil Wars.

The delegation was received by Acting Gender Minister, Hon.Frederick S. Cooper, who emphasized the importance of shared learning in strengthening systems that protect and empower survivors.

A deliberation was made with key focus on Liberia’s progress following the civil war, including key initiatives such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia, strengthened legal frameworks like the amendment of the R**e Law of Liberia , and coordinated support systems for survivors.

The engagement underscores Liberia’s continued commitment to advancing inclusive, survivor-centered justice through collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Bilen Asrat, Head of the Delegation, described the engagement as a valuable platform that offers important insights which will greatly support her country’s continued efforts to strengthen its own processes.

“This engagement has provided us with meaningful and practical insights that will be of immense value to our country as we continue to strengthen our own processes. We are particularly impressed by the level of openness and the depth of information shared, which truly reflects a strong commitment to collaboration and learning,” she stated.

Signed:____________________________
D. Webster Cassell
Communication Specialist
Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia

17/03/2026

𝐀𝐭 𝐂𝐒𝐖𝟕𝟎
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐆𝐌

Gender Minister Gbeme Horace-Kollie has stressed the need to strengthen alliances with civil society organizations, women’s groups, and local communities to end Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) in Liberia and across the sub-region.

According to the Minister, FGM remains a major concern and must be addressed through a collective and coordinated approach.

Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women conference in New York, the Gender Minister emphasized that FGM not only violates the rights of women and girls but also limits their potential and leaves lasting physical and psychological scars.

She noted that it is time for policies to be translated into enforceable laws and fully implemented.

Minister Horace-Kollie reaffirmed the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection’s commitment to protecting women and girls from all harmful practices, including FGM, across Liberia.

Meanwhile, Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lewis Brown, stated that ending FGM requires a whole-of-society approach.

Ambassador Brown noted that strong political will, community ownership, and sustained investment are critical to eliminating the menace.

According to him, protecting women and girls from FGM strengthens the fabric of society and gives a voice to survivors of the practice.

The Liberian Ambassador made the remarks at a side event organized by the Ministry of Gender during the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women conference in New York on Monday.

17/03/2026

Liberia’s Side Event at CSW70

17/03/2026

On yesterday, Liberia Hosted its Side Event at the CSW70 In New York, USA

The Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia on Monday, March 16, 2026 held its official side event on the discussion of Female Ge***al Mutilation at the CSW70 in New York City.

The Side event was part of the official two week event of the CSW70. The gathering brought together over 80 participants and highlighted cross countries experience sharing during the event.

Liberia’s Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Honorable Gbeme Horace-Kollie opened the Discussions, mirroring Liberia’s Progress Report on FGM bill and other Gender Based Violence Issues and the Impact the Ministry of Gender is making to help vulnerable women and girls.

Cross countries Panelists including Gender Ministers from the Republic of Gambia, Honorable Fatou Kinteh, Hon. Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special groups of the United Republic of Tanzania, and the chairperson of the Anti-FGM Board in Kenya, Madam Ipato Korema.

Other special guests included, Honorable Ellen Attoh Wreh, Chair of the Women Legislative Caucus, Madam Ellen Pratt, Executive Director of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Center, Amb. Jaha Dukureh, UN Women FGM Ambassador, and Madam Juli Endee, Executive Director of the Crusaders for Peace, among others.

Liberia’s side event at the CSW70 was hosted under the theme “Accelerating the Path to Protection: A Regional Exchange to Ending FGM.

See Pictorial below

16/03/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰!!!
𝐀𝐭 𝐂𝐒𝐖𝟕𝟎