Dateline Liberia - Monday (26 June 2017)

Dateline

Name of Program: Dateline Liberia
Date: Monday June 26, 2017
Time 10:00am with a Repeat at 9:15pm
Duration: 45’
Producer: Olive Thomas
 
Interviews or recorded pieces-subject matter and/or content.
  • President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said land and natural resources are key aspects to economic growth, stability and development to Liberia.
  • Meanwhile, UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General has described land tenures and concession issues as one of the drivers of conflict in Liberia.
  • The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary –General for the rule of law has emphasized the critical role of security sector reform to the consolidation of peace in Liberia.
  • Muslims in Liberia have joined their colleagues in the observance, of “Eid al-Fitr” which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.  
  • The Ministry of Gender, Children and social Protection in collaboration with UNAIDS has ended a two day assessment workshop on HIV & Social Protection.
  • The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says concerted efforts must be applied in eliminating female genital mutilation in Liberia.
  • Liberian women have launched a campaign to increase their participation in the electoral process. The initiative was launched under the banner: “Campaign Expo 2017.”
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