New York, USA, Sept. 23 -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched Liberia's Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAP III), reaffirming his administration's commitment to expanding women's participation in peacebuilding, governance and national security.

By J.H. Webster Clayeh, websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com

President Boakai made the declaration Monday, September 21, at a High-Level Event on Women, Peace and Security held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Speaking before diplomats, international partners and representatives of women's organizations, President Boakai said Liberia's experience demonstrates that women are not simply participants in peace processes but key architects of peace....