Liberia Elections Observation Network

The struggle for gender Equity in politics and decision-making remains paramount to the country's growth and development. In contrast, women and young Women Struggle to find opportunities that match those of their male counterparts. Liberia stands at a crossroads, either we introduce the reserve seat quotas using the special temporary measure or increase the number of Women on political parties' tickets from 30% to 50%.

A special temporary measure (TSM) to reserve seat quotas involves setting aside a specific number or percentage of elected positions for underrepresented groups, such as women, to address historical and ongoing disparities in representation. These measures, like reserved seats in a legislature, are designed to be temporary and aim to accelerate equal representation and participation until conditions of inequality are corrected. For example, a TSM might set a quota for women's representation in municipal councils to address a history of underrepresentation.

LEON remains committed to the process and joins other civil society groups to amplify this call for gender equity!

Embassy of Sweden in MonroviaUN Women LiberiaUNDP LiberiaElections Coordinating Committee-ECCNEC Liberia Federation Of Liberian Youth European Union in LiberiaIrish Aid The Carter Center Liberia

LEON trained and deployed 21 short-term observers with 3 district coordinators to observe the Nimba County District 5 Representative election held on August 12, 2025. Press Statement https://rb.gy/8gflda

Liberia Crusaders for Peace The Carter Center Liberia Elections Coordinating Committee-ECC UN Women Liberia UNDP Liberia Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia European Union in Liberia African Election Observers Network Catholic Justice and Peace Department - Diocese of Kakamega Ecowas - Cedeao

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Preliminary updates from Nimba County Senatorial By-Election. Keep following for more updates......

European Union in Liberia
Augustine S. M. Tamba
The Carter Center Liberia
NEC Liberia
Banica Stephenie Elliott
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia
Elections Coordinating Committee-ECC
Liberia Elections Observation Network
Federation Of Liberian Youth
Liberia National Police
Liberia Crusaders for Peace
UN Women Liberia
EU International Partnerships