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Africa-Press<\/a> – Liberia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Monrovia \u2014<\/b><\/p>\n

Liberia\u2019s Vice President, Jewel Howard-Taylor, has expressed gratitude to the United Nations for its heroic role in restoring peace and tranquility to Liberia following years of civil.<\/p>\n

\u201cBetween 2003 and 2017, the UN positioned its largest-ever peacekeeping mission in Liberia, at which time it restored peace and tranquility and contributed to the rebuilding process of the country. \u201cWe cannot emphasize what the UN has done for us over the years,\u201d Vice President Howard-Taylor pointed out.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cWe are a democratic nation, and it behooves the government to follow the democratic path of leadership. We have exemplified that leadership, and we hope to continue on this path.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vice President Howard-Taylor, however, described Liberia as a peaceful and friendly nation that is determined to uphold the values and principles of the United Nations.<\/p>\n

The first female Liberian Vice President spoke Monday, October 4, 2021, at her Capitol Building Office when she received in her audience the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia Ambassador Neil Scott.<\/p>\n

Speaking further, VP Howard-Taylor stressed the need for more support from the United Nations to empower and enhance women\u2019s participation in the country\u2019s governance process.<\/p>\n

She acknowledged that UNDP and UN Women had played a critical in helping women and building the necessary institutions to fight sexual and gender-based violence and other harmful traditional practices, including female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country.<\/p>\n

Speaking earlier, Ambassador Scott extended warmest greetings on behalf of the UN and thanked Vice President Howard-Taylor for the warm reception accorded him.<\/p>\n

Amb. Scott also hailed the government and people of Liberia for their support to the world body, recalling its role as a founding member. \u201cWe are always reminded that Liberia is one of the founding members of the UN and the significant contributions it is making,\u201d The UN Resident Coordinator Scott stated.<\/p>\n

Mr. Scott reiterated the United Nations\u2019 commitment to supporting Liberia in its drive to enhance peace, security, good governance, development, and the promotion of human rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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