Post-Conflict Reconstruction Programs for the Women of Liberia
Presented by: AFRICON
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This study is commissioned by the Government of Liberia to AFRICON to come up with effective strategies for the post-conflict reconstruction of Liberian women especially in the areas of health, education and employment
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Liberian Women
• 54% of labor force
• 90% employed in agricultural sector
• has a 60% illiteracy rate
• 42% never attended school
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Liberian Women
• 48% become pregnant by 18
• maternal mortality rate one of the highest in the world at 994 out of 100,000 births
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Liberian governmen
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Health Education
target: reduce maternal mortality by 50% by 2014• mental health counseling•basic hygiene• reproductive health
target: Increase women’s trade skills and health awareness by 2014• livelihood training• basic healthcare knowledge• basic education for families
Employment
target: increase number of women with home-based businesses by 2014 • setup cooperative• market-assistance
WOMEN’S REINTEGRATION
Framework
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Health Reproductive Health:
Midwifery School Only 297 certified midwives
in Liberia After training, 3-year
commitment to local community
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Health Counseling
Train local birth attendants on HIV/AIDS prevention, addressing sexual violence and basic health
Implement WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme
In accordance with the UN Millenium Development Goals
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Education Training in key skills –
tailoring, craft-work and agriculture
Literacy – basic reading and writing
Geared towards supporting Employment projects
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Employment Utilize skills gained in training programs. Form co-ops with other women. Create small businesses.
Start-up loans to cover costs. Expand markets with fair trade:
Global Goods Partners Macy’s
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Funding
Canada1% Denmark
2%
European Commission Humanitar-ian Aid Office
52%
Germany13%
Ireland17%
Japan
2%
Norway2% Sweden
8%
Switzerland2%
USA0%
Sources of Funding
Funding Source Breakdown
Total Available Funding: $33, 455, 992
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Long-term Plan
The plan presented is within a 5-year time period. At the end of this period a thorough evaluation should be conducted to review what plans worked effectively and which did not;
Upon the results, successful programs can be continued and new ones can be incorporated.
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Conclusion The Government of Liberia must continue
its support of these women and provide the necessary resources:
Effective Coordination, Management and Monitoring of human and financial resources
Results-Based Management Strategy
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