04/11/2025
The struggle for gender Equity in politics and decision-making remains paramount to the country's growth and development. In contrast, women and young Women Struggle to find opportunities that match those of their male counterparts. Liberia stands at a crossroads, either we introduce the reserve seat quotas using the special temporary measure or increase the number of Women on political parties' tickets from 30% to 50%.
A special temporary measure (TSM) to reserve seat quotas involves setting aside a specific number or percentage of elected positions for underrepresented groups, such as women, to address historical and ongoing disparities in representation. These measures, like reserved seats in a legislature, are designed to be temporary and aim to accelerate equal representation and participation until conditions of inequality are corrected. For example, a TSM might set a quota for women's representation in municipal councils to address a history of underrepresentation.
LEON remains committed to the process and joins other civil society groups to amplify this call for gender equity!
Embassy of Sweden in MonroviaUN Women LiberiaUNDP LiberiaElections Coordinating Committee-ECCNEC Liberia Federation Of Liberian Youth European Union in LiberiaIrish Aid The Carter Center Liberia
