UN
United Nations Peacekeeping
On 27 March 2018, a farewell for the peacekeeping mission UNMIL was organized by the NGO Liberia Crusaders for Peace in Monrovia.
They performed a song dedicated especially to United Nations - “We thank you, for peace in Liberia”.
The ceremony brought together stakeholders, including Traditional and Religious Leaders, women and youth groups, into a forum to say “Thank You” to UNMIL for peace and security in Liberia. The ceremony included musical and cultural performances and messages expressing gratitude to UNMIL.
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United Nations - “We thank you, for peace in Liberia”
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Girl Power (12 March 2018)
Name of Program: Girl Power
Time: 8:05pm
Live or recorded: RecordedMarch 12, 2018
Topic: “Teen-age Pregnancy;” causes, effects and ways forward to prevent teen-age pregnancy.
Name of guests/resource persons: Yessah Lavalah- a registered nurse and core founder of the Mavee Maternity Clinic at the Red Light community including Georgia Manuel, Lorvonne Love Massalay and Rashell Scott- members of the Saving My Sisters Mental Ship Network Organization.DISCUSSION: The guests focused their discussion on the effects and causes of teen-age pregnancy on girls’ education, their performances and consequences of having so many teen pregnancies in Liberia.
The guests also shared wonderful pieces of advice on the importance of teenage pregnancy prevention with the hope that girls would listen and make the most of their teenage by getting an education rather than childbearing.
