“When you educate a boy, you educate an individual, but when you educate a girl, you educate an entire nation” – African Proverb
The Association for the Advancement of Liberian Girls is a not for profit organization established as an advocate for the advancement of Liberian females through education, philanthropy, and social activities.
Did you know half a million children in Liberia do not attend school. Two thirds of students are being taught by unqualified teachers. Girls’ enrolment rates lag far behind those for boys? (UNICEF)
Did you know children and adolescents who have been sexually abused can suffer a range of psychological and behavioral problems? This is not just their problem, this effects our entire community…
Did you know according to the results of a government survey in 10 of Liberia's 15 counties for the period 2005-2006, 92 percent of the 1,600 women interviewed said they had experienced some form of sexual violence, including rape? (IRIN)
Did you know a law passed in December 2005 made rape illegal for the first time in Liberia - previously only gang rape was considered a crime. The new law forbids bail and carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment? (IRIN)
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