Two sets of sewing machines were donated to Bomi Central Prison in support of ongoing skills training programmes for its inmates. Human Rights Officer Jean-paul Mugabowishe presented the machines on behalf of the Bomi Field Office.He said it is a gesture to help inmates to become professional tailors and to contribute meaningfully to society on their release from prison.
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More than twenty corrections officers of the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR) were presented certificates in early May following training in security and use of non lethal force at the Liberia National Police Training Academy. The programme was launched nine months ago by UNMIL and the government of Liberia (GoL), and funded by Swedish Prison and Probation Services (SPPS) which has promised further support in the same field.
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The Liberia National Police regularly conducts a Community Policing programme in communities across districts in Maryland, and these two-hour sessions are closely monitored by mentors deployed by the UN Police in the County.
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“By their presence and selfless sacrifice, these peacekeepers have taught us that people everywhere have the right to live their lives in peace and justice, free from fear, free from threats of war, free from all forms of domination.”
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Recently, 40 engineering students and three Faculty members of the WVS Tubman University in Harper successfully completed training in Principles of Automotive Vehicles and Introduction to Telecommunication Engineering provided by PakBatt-17 engineers.
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The Chinese medical team (CHINMED) of UNMIL has over the years provided assistance in many ways to Liberians in the area of health. They have provided free medical assistance, training and even participated in clean-up exercises in various towns and communities.
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