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.
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.
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