Liberia, July 3 -- The Government of Liberia(GoL) on Wednesday, July 1 opened a two-day national validation workshop for its Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, a document meant to guide the country's response to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 through 2031.

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection convened the workshop in collaboration with UN Women and the African Union, with support from the governments of Ireland and Sweden.

Officials from the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Local Government and Defense along with civil society organizations and women's rights groups, took part.

Gender Minister Gbeme Horace-Kollie told participants the workshop reflects a broader national ...