The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has blasted President George Manneh Weah for vetoing an amendment to the New Election Law that required 30% women representation in political parties.

During the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) Annual General Assembly over the weekend, AFELL expressed disappointment, frustration, and anger at President Weah’s decision against the election law.

The amendment in question sought to make 30% of gender representation mandatory. It would have empowered the National Elections Commission (NEC) to fine or delist any political party that failed to adhere to the gender quotas.

Atty. Philomena T. Williams, president of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFLL), has launched a passionate appeal for lawmakers here to criminalize the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Speaking recently at the third annual convention of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), Atty. Williams described FGM as demonic, evil, and wicked.

She stressed that AFELL will continue to stand against the practice and fight for the protection of all women, children, and girls.

The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has ended a two-day intensive working session with the adoption of a five-year strategic plan.

Held in Ganta, Nimba County, the gathering which brought together professional female lawyers of Liberia was jointly supported by the European Union and the United Nations spotlight initiative.

MONROVIA — The President of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), Atty. Philomena T. Williams wants President George Weah to nominate a female as the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia.

The current Chief Justice, Cllr. Francis Saye Korkpor is expected to retire in September 2022 after reaching the constitutional age limit. Atty. Williams has also applauded the Chief Justice, an astute, strong, and energetic luminary of the legal profession for the judicial progress made over the years.

Speaking recently at the first Assembly of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), the AFELL boss empathized that AFELL is determined in her advocacy to ensure access to justice and straight adherence to the rule of law.

She further stressed that AFELL will endeavor to advance that violators of the laws are accountable for their actions.

The AFELL boss stated that such will accelerate deterrence and guarantee peace and security. Atty. Williams further stated that the Association is championing compelling issues affecting women and children, gender equality, gender insensitive laws and all forms of violence perpetrated against women and girls. The AFELL President’s remarks come at a time of increase in rape cases and mysterious deaths.