VIDEO: Liberia: Tackling the Legacy of Violence against Women

Source: 
UNIFEM
Duration: 
Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 20:00
Countries: 
Africa
Western Africa
Liberia
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Initiative Type: 
Multi-Media

Liberia — it was a country engulfed in war, its women bearing the brunt of the conflict. While peace finally did come, the legacy of violence against women continues to haunt the country. Liberia is proactively addressing the issue on various fronts: a special court has been established and the number of women in the police force is being increased -- not least the result of more women in decision-making positions. We look at how women are helping to pave a new path to their country's future.

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