By By: Staff Writer
Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), through its Gender and Social Inclusion Unit (GSIU), has wrapped up a two-day Gender Sensitivity Training aimed at strengthening inclusivity and fairness across its workforce.
The training, held from September 17–18 at the Ministry’s headquarters on UN Drive, brought together a cross-section of employees and middle-level managers, equipping them with tools to identify and address gender biases in the workplace and in service delivery.
Opening the workshop, Deputy Justice Minister for Administration and Public Safety, Cllr. Cora Hare Konuwa, stressed the need for gender mainstreaming, noting that the Ministry’s pursuit of justice and fairness cannot be achieved without ensuring respect and equality for all.
Over the two days, participants engaged in interactive sessions led by experts from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Ministry of Justice. Discussions focused on gender-based discrimination, legal frameworks for equality, gender-responsive policies, and the significance of the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign.
According to Madam Maude M. Somah, Director of the GSIU, the training is only the beginning of broader reforms to create a more inclusive working culture. She revealed that the unit will roll out follow-up capacity-building initiatives and workplace assessments to ensure lessons learned are effectively applied.
Madam Somah extended gratitude to Justice Minister and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, for his continuous support in advancing the Ministry’s gender and social inclusion agenda.
The training is part of MOJ’s wider effort to promote equity, eliminate discriminatory practices, and build an institution where justice begins internally before extending to the larger society.
