Liberia, Sept. 24 -- GANTA CITY, Nimba County - In a room filled with young Liberians from across the country, one message was clear: giving young people a seat at the table is not enough if their voices are not heard when decisions about peace and Liberia's future are being made.

By Patience M. Jones,patiencejones@frontpageafricaonline.com

That message echoed throughout the Liberia Youth, Peace and Security Conference held Monday in Ganta City, Nimba County, where more than 100 participants, including young women, women from peace hut structures, government representatives, civil society actors, youth groups, development partners and community representatives, gathered to discuss Liberia's peace and security future.

The conference was...