Liberia’s House has taken a bold step by backing a 30% gender quota for candidates — but women’s groups warn the “best efforts” clause could let parties off the hook. True equality means enforceable laws, not optional promises. Joyclyn Wea reports in this social media Video. To read more about this story click this link: Liberia’s House Backs 30 Percent Gender Quota for Candidates, but Women’s Groups Warn of Easy Escape Clause – FrontPage Africa Online

This story was produced in collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Investigating Liberia project. Funding was provided by a private donor, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency provided funding. The donors had no say in the story’s content.