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International Day of Education

One of the best tools to eradicate the world’s problems is Education

By Ekemini Etukudo

As the foremost voice for women globally, the Amazons Watch, we have been interviewing and interacting with several female leaders who have emphasised education’s importance. It should not be c an option; it should be something that everyone has access to. The International Day of Education focuses on the right to an education as enshrined in article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration calls for free and compulsory elementary education. The convention of the Rights of the child, adopted in 1989, stipulates that countries shall make higher education accessible to all.

Liberian First Lady Donates 30-Seater Bus to Lessen Transportation Burden for TWM

In response to a request from the female staff members of the Ministry of Transport, Clar Marie Weah, the First Lady of the Republic of Liberia, donated a 30-seater bus to the ministry. A recent brief ceremony at the Transport Ministry Headquarters on Warren and Carey Streets in Central Monrovia saw the delivery of the white bus. In a statement released to the press, Mrs Weah disclosed that the gesture fulfilled her commitment to addressing the plight of the Transport Ministry women as they had passionately appealed during an engagement months ago. “During our discussions, the First Lady recalled that you asked for a bus for you to enable you to get to and from work, which would ease the financial burden on you,” First Lady recalled. “In fulfilment of your request and my promise to you, and in memory of Assistant Minister Nuwoe A. D. Scott, I present to…