Women Land Rights Taskforce Of Liberia (WLRTFL) Climax One Day Awareness On Women’s Land Rights For Women In Rural Montserrado in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism

Dec 2, 2024 | Press Release
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Moiuton Corner, Brewerville – In a significant step toward empowering women in Liberia, 26 women from the Moiuton Corner, Brewerville community have benefited from a one-day awareness session on Legal Issues About Women’s Land Rights, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

 The event, was organized by the  Women’s Land Rights Taskforce and it was held under the theme “Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” focused on educating women about their legal entitlements to land, a fundamental resource for economic stability and social empowerment.

The awareness session was facilitated by Cllr. Ruth Jappah, a renowned Liberian lawyer and advocate for women’s rights. The event addressed the numerous challenges women face in accessing, owning, and controlling land in Liberia, a country where customary and statutory laws often intersect, complicating the legal landscape for women.