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In Monrovia, Liberia, on April 23-25, 2007, the African Democracy Forum (ADF) held its conference on Women's Political Participation, bringing together approximately 40 people from Democratic Republic of Congo, the Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Somaliland, and South Africa. The ADF Regional Meeting was opened by Her Excellency Mme Ellen Johnson Sir leaf, President of Liberia and Mme Vabah Gayflor, the Gender Minister of Liberia. The objectives of this conference was to facilitate discussions among civil society representatives and practitioners, such as parliamentarians and women leaders, from various African countries, to formulate innovative ways on how women’s political participation can be promoted and consolidated to achieve greater social justice, more social and political stability, in Africa. The discussions at the meeting will focus on the following areas:
- Assisting Women in Participation in Electoral Processes
- Preparing Women to Run for Public Offices
- Supporting Women’s Professional Life, Balancing with Their Traditional Role in Family
Discussions at the meeting were mainly organized in the form of participatory round-table workshops, facilitated by ADF members. Participants shared with each other their experiences and knowledge regarding the use of national, regional and international instruments to bolster democratic practice and foster partnerships among governments, civil society and the media. The workshops provided participants with opportunities to analyze issues and challenges and to develop practical strategies for NGOs.
For the detailed report, please click here (Liberia Final Report).
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