Lofa County has its fare share of women abandoned by men, leaving them with the burden of looking after the children on their own. Mothers, many of them young, are unable to support the children, who often end up on the streets and not able to pursue education.
Closure of UNMIL
The United Nations Mission in Liberia successfully completed its mandate on 30 March 2018. You can find out about the mission's past activities and achievements through this website. The United Nations family remains committed to supporting the Government, ensuring that the hard won peace is sustained and that the country and its people continue to progress and thrive.