UN
United Nations Peacekeeping
Name of Program: Girl Power
Time: 8:05pm
Live or recorded: Recorded
Time: 8:05pm
Live or recorded: Recorded
November 27, 2017
Topic: “The significance of the 16 Days of Activism against gender violence with focus on Early Child marriage and teen-age pregnancy.”
Name of guests/resource persons: Yassah, Woyea, Rebecca Koon and Grace Arkoi.
DISCUSSION: The guests focused attention on the significance of the 16 Days of Activism against gender violence and how everyone can help in eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls in society.
According to Yassah, Woyea, parents should play an important role in educating and protecting their children against early child marriage and all forms of violence.
Grace Arkoi urged girls to avoid teen-age pregnancy and prioritize education to have a brighter future.
Name of guests/resource persons: Yassah, Woyea, Rebecca Koon and Grace Arkoi.
DISCUSSION: The guests focused attention on the significance of the 16 Days of Activism against gender violence and how everyone can help in eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls in society.
According to Yassah, Woyea, parents should play an important role in educating and protecting their children against early child marriage and all forms of violence.
Grace Arkoi urged girls to avoid teen-age pregnancy and prioritize education to have a brighter future.
Rebecca Koon also called on parents to immediately report rape cases and other violence to the rightful authority. She said this will help buttress government’s efforts in putting an end to SGBV in Liberia.
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