Tag: Liberia

Forum on Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report Today in Philadelphia

This afternoon at 5 pm, the University of Pennsylvania Law School will host a forum to discuss the civil society response to the recently released report and recommendations of the Liberia Trurth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The forum is being sponsored by the International Human Rights Advocates student-group at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in the Levy Conference Center at 3443 Sansom Street from 5 pm- 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to the general public.

New York Times Video: “Jackie’s Story” Liberia’s Trauma

Check out this Opinion video from New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof that explores a tragic issue in Liberia and an important focus of WCI’s peace building and conflict mitigation programs, the sexual exploitation and abuse of young girls.

WCI’s Political Training Featured in Liberian Newspaper

WCI was recently recognized for its contribution to Liberia’s national development following a political campaign skills training held during the International Women’s Colloquium.

WCI at International Women’s Colloquium

WCI was honored to be able to attend and participate in the International Women’s Colloquium in Monrovia from March 7-9, 2009. WCI is happy to have witnessed history with the signing of the Monrovia Declaration and proud to have been able to put into action some of the thematic priorities of the Colloquium.

“Women Are Heroes” Campaign

JR, an ex-graffiti artist, is collaborating with Doctors Without Borders to document the experience of women around the world. The project, Women Are Heroes, has featured women in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Brazil.

WCI Featured Woman: Betty Gbean- Harris

In honor of all the grassroots women leaders WCI met during the International Women’s Colloquium in Monrovia earlier this month, we are featuring a community activist and aspiring “Iron Lady.” Betty Gbean-Harris is the current President of the Koyean Women’s Group and a WCI training participant from Liberia.

Women’s Campaign International’s Kerri Kennedy speaks on Global Homelessness Panel

WCI’s Executive Director, Kerri Kennedy, was an invited speaker during one of the University of Pennsylvania’s MLK Week and One Book, One Philadelphia events. The theme of the discussion was “Causes and Consequences of Homelessness around our World.”

Shattering the Glass Ceiling

Honoring Inspirational Women Around the Globe

The Metropolitan Club
One East 60th Street at 5th Avenue, New York, NY
20 Novermber 2008

Event Report: Young Professionals Event at Kildare’s

On October 23rd, 2008 Women’s Campaign International hosted its first Philadelphia-based networking and wine-tasting event at Kildare’s Irish Pub at Headhouse Square in Philadelphia. The event served as an opportunity to educate young professionals about international women’s issues and WCI’s critical work in alleviating the burdens that limit women’s active participation in politics and social change.