Liberia
Specialized body - Women's caucus
Women's Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL)
(January 2006)About
Formal or informal
Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs
Yes
The caucus is cross-party
Yes
Notes
Article 4, Section 1, Line 2 of the WLCL Constitution states males counterparts (lawmakers) can become Associate members upon admission of two-thirds decision of the members
The WLCL does not have a formal communication plan, but the development of communication is part of the 2019 Plan of Action.
The WLCL does not have a formal communication plan, but the development of communication is part of the 2019 Plan of Action.
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
Yes
Activities
Issues dealt with by the caucus
The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia is organized with the sole purposed of advocacy and lobbying and is a resource hub for female legislators.
Issues dealt with include: women’s political participation, women’s and girls' access to justice, women’s and girls’ empowerment, amongst others.
Issues dealt with include: women’s political participation, women’s and girls' access to justice, women’s and girls’ empowerment, amongst others.
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
Yes
The caucus has a communication plan
No
Contact information for the Committee
Address
Hon. Rosana G.D.H. Schaack, Chairperson
Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia, Capital Building, Capitol Hill
1000 Monrovia 10
Liberia
Phone
+231-886558492
+231-770558492
E-mail