Bong County, March 21 -- Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor says she is saddened by the massive decline of the number of female participants at high decision-making positions in the country.

"I hope you will change your perspective today, that others control your destiny. In my experience, the external factors make up only 30% of the equation; whilst the internal factor makes up 70%. And with 70% in your favor, you can be anything you want to be. The choice is yours to make," Vice President Taylor urged the young women.

Speaking in Gbarnga, Bong County, recently at the start of a two-day 'Young Women Empowerment and Mentorship in Leadership,' a program organized by National Youth Movement for Transparent Elections (NAYMOTE)-Partners for...