Women's Role in the Reconstruction of Liberia
A public meeting of the Liberia Working Group co-hosted by USIP and The Initiative for Inclusive Security
Date and Time
Monday, April 23, 2007
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has made it a priority to include women in Liberia's reconstruction. Women head the ministries of commerce, justice, finance, youth and sports, as well as the Ministry of Gender and Development. They also are 5 of the 15 county superintendents. Women were crucial in bringing peace to Liberia and are eager to aid the rebuilding effort. The recent Partners' Forum, at which the donor community committed significant aid to Liberia, highlighted the role women need to play in development.
Members of the panel will discuss women's contributions to ensuring continued peace and prosperity in Liberia, and how the international and donor communities can better engage women and leverage their expertise when designing strategies for rebuilding.
Speakers
- Leymah Roberta Gbowee
Women Peace and Security Network Africa
- Juanita Jarrett
Mano River Women's Peace Network
- Waafas Ofosu-Amaah
The World Bank
- Dorina Bekoe, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
- Carla Koppell, Moderator
The Initiative for Inclusive Security
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