01/08/2026
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Womenβs Voices Global was honored to be invited by the Don Bosco Youth Center Holiday Camp 2026, located in New Matadi, Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia, to facilitate a day of awareness and education on Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The engagement brought together young people in an interactive learning environment aimed at equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to become advocates for safer communities.
The opening session was facilitated by Kindness Z. Kwanwah, Founder of Womenβs Voices Global, who delivered a comprehensive presentation on Understanding Gender-Based Violence (GBV). She guided participants through the meaning of GBV, the different forms it takes, its underlying causes, and the alarming realities of gender-based violence in Liberia and around the world. Drawing on practical examples, she emphasized that GBV is not limited to physical violence but also includes sexual, emotional, psychological, and other forms of abuse that rob individuals of their dignity, safety, and fundamental human rights.
In her presentation, Kindness challenged participants to recognize that gender-based violence is driven by harmful social norms, unequal power relations, discrimination, and silence. She stressed that ending GBV requires a collective commitment to respect, equality, accountability, and courage. Young people were encouraged to reject violence in all its forms, speak up against abuse, build healthy and respectful relationships, and use their voices to protect those who are vulnerable.
A key highlight of the session was her call for every participant to become an agent of change within their schools, homes, and communities. She reminded the audience that creating safe spaces is not the responsibility of one institution alone, it is a shared responsibility that begins with each individual choosing respect over abuse and action over silence.
As the Founder of Womenβs Voices Global, Kindness reaffirmed the organizationβs unwavering commitment to amplifying the voices of women, girls, and children through advocacy, education, and community engagement. She emphasized that conversations on gender-based violence must continue until every person can live free from fear, discrimination, and violence.
At Womenβs Voices Global, we remain steadfast in our mission of igniting the fight to empower women, girls, and children, believing that informed young people are the foundation of safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities. Together, we can break the silence, challenge harmful norms, and build a future where dignity, equality, and justice prevail.
Trust Fund to End Violence against WomenFemale Journalists Association of LiberiaPlan International LiberiaUN Women LiberiaU.S. Embassy Monrovia, LiberiaGender and Development NetworkMinistry of Education - LiberiaUNFPA LiberiaAccessBank Liberia