Liberia, April 27 -- Summary:

By Joyclyn Wea and Tetee Gebro, gender correspondents with New Narratives

Young Liberians sat face-to-face with some of the country's most powerful political figures last week in Monrovia, listening to stories of prison, exile, and hard-won leadership. But as they absorbed lessons from the past, many also made a quiet demand: they want a real role in shaping the country's future.

The Intergenerational Political Dialogue, organized by the Movement for One Liberia, a political party, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, brought together former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, senior women leaders, students, and civil society actors under the theme: "Bridging Generations: Preserving...