Liberia, March 9 -- Women from across Liberia gathered in large numbers on March 6 to commemorate International Women's Day, using the occasion to amplify their voices in advocacy for gender equality, women's leadership and the protection of women and girls.

By Patience M. Jones

Discover more Forest fund management software The celebration, held at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex near ELWA Junction, outside Monrovia, brought together women from different parts of the country in a vibrant and colorful march organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.

Participants dressed in purple and white colors symbolizing dignity, justice and unity while singing and celebrating the progress women continue to make in Lib...