Monrovia, May 18 -- The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), in collaboration with key line ministries and international partners, has launched a major initiative aimed at promoting gender equality, reducing gender-based violence, and increasing access to education and economic opportunities for women and girls in six climate-vulnerable counties across Liberia.

The launch began with a one-day orientation workshop in Monrovia, aimed at sensitizing stakeholders in Montserrado County about the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), which is expected to benefit approximately 267,200 people in 498 communities, including 36,000 individuals who will receive livelihood grants.

MGCSP is the lead implementing agency, sup...