The Government of Liberia, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has officially signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AUCEVAWG).
The significant signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 47th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Honorable Charlyne A. Taylor, Assistant Minister for Afro-Asian Affairs, who signed the Convention on behalf of Liberia, reaffirmed the nation’s steadfast commitment to advancing the women, peace, and security agenda across Africa. She emphasized Liberia’s dedication to continuing collaboration with the African Union and all relevant partners in implementing the Convention’s provisions to protect and empower the rights of women and girls.
Minister Taylor lauded the African Union and its affiliated organizations for their crucial work in safeguarding women and girls. She pledged that Liberia would accelerate the ratification process for the Convention, highlighting its strong alignment with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.’s administration, which has prioritized women’s empowerment and protection as a key governmental program.
Honorable Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie, Vice Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, commended Liberia for this bold step. She praised the nation’s impressive track record in promoting and protecting women’s rights, as well as enhancing women’s participation in government and the economy. While noting that Liberia is the fifth African country to sign the Convention, she encouraged Liberia to take a leading role in its ratification.
Also present at the ceremony were Dr. Ibrahim Nyei, Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration; Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security; and Her Excellency Doris Mpoumou, UNWOMEN Special Representative to the African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
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