Thursday, January 26, 2006

Women's Issues: Liberia gets $500,000 to support promote gender equality

The UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has pledged $500,000 to Liberia, to be used to support the country's Ministry of Gender and Development, and women's organizations that promote gender equality and peace in the country.

Liberia has just elected Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female to head an African nation.