Yesterday was an extremely important and historic day for Liberia, specifically for Liberian women. Not only did two Liberian women win the Nobel Peace Prize but it is particularly significant in a context where women (and not just the two women who were award this prize) are continuing to fight day in and day out to ensure that the small gains that have been made, here in Liberia are not lost to conflict. They continue to fight so that there daughters and sons can look forward to a future where they have access to education, good health care and free and equal participation in all aspects of society, including politics.
If you are interested in learning more about the contributions of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee, please click to see their profiles that my current roommate, Tamasin Ford wrote yesterday in Monrovia, after the announcement of their win.
In addition the Guardian did a great Editorial: Nobel peace prize: arms and the woman
I hope yesterday can serve as a reminder to women and men all over the world, that we cannot cultivate free, peaceful and healthy societies without the equal and active participation of women and men in all aspects of life.
