Monrovia, Feb. 5 -- The Child Resource Institute - Liberia (CRI-L) has kicked off a nationwide consultation with key stakeholders on matters relating to female genital mutilation (FGM) and the women and girls' protection act of 2025.

Victor P. Howard, Executive Director of CRI-L, disclosed that the engagements will include creating public awareness, dialogues with traditional leaders and local county administrations.

He said the engagements will also prioritize CRI-L executives meeting with the National Legislature on the current status of the women and girls' protection act.

It can be recalled that in 2022, the Government of Liberia(GoL) and traditional leaders took steps to protect women and girls, primarily through a 3 year moratori...