The Womenโs Legislative Caucus of Liberia has welcomed and strongly commended the recent statement made by Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the official launch of the Mano River Union (MRU) Parliament.
In his remarks, Speaker Koon highlighted the vital but often under recognized role of women across the MRU region.
He said across the Mano River region, women are driving informal economies, sustaining families, leading community peace efforts, and advocating for justice.
Despite the contribution, he stated that too often, they remain underrepresented in decision-making, under protected in law, and underserved by public policy.
According to him, it is about time that the regional parliamentary body must commit to mainstreaming gender in all areas of legislative cooperationโfrom security to trade, education to climate, youth empowerment to agriculture.
In a response to his statement, the Chairperson of the Womenโs Legislative Caucus, Ellen A. Attoh Wreh praised the Speakerโs bold leadership and unwavering commitment to gender inclusion.
She used the ocassion to also commend Speaker Koon for championing the womenโs agenda at the sub-regional level.
She inducated that his voice reinforces the urgent need for inclusive governance and policy reforms that benefit women across Liberia and the entire Mano River Union.
Moreover, further acknowledged Speaker Koonโs recent remarks at the close of the 2nd Quarter Session of the House of Representatives, in which he proposed the creation of ten additional seats exclusively for women and persons with disabilities.
Such a significant step forward , she pointed out is key for political inclusiveness and gender equality.
The Womenโs Caucus madam Wreh reemphasized remains focused and committed to working with their colleagues in Parliament and the wider society to ensure that these reforms become a reality.
Additionally, she reaffirmed their dedication to advocating for policies that uplift women and ensure their full participation in national and regional decision-making processes.
