Hailing Liberia’s new President, UN fund pledges $500,000 to support gender equality
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) today announced that it has pledged $500,000 to Liberia while
congratulating the country on the inauguration of its new President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female to head an
African nation.
The money will be used to support Liberia’s Ministry of Gender and Development, and women’s organizations that promote
gender equality and peace in the country.
“UNIFEM is proud to have supported the Ministry of Gender and Development, and women's organizing throughout Liberia to
reach this truly historic achievement," said Noeleen Heyzer, the Fund’s executive director, who attended the
inauguration.
Vabah Gayflor, Liberia’s Minister of Gender and Development, paid tribute to UNIFEM's long history of working with
Liberian women. “They stood with us when we were mobilizing to support women's candidacy and leadership in the
parliamentary and presidential elections.”
UNIFEM said it will mobilize its partners to respond to Liberia’s priorities in promoting gender equality.