Ingrid Wetterqvest, Swedish Ambassador to Liberia, has described female representation at the decision-making table as an ‘important component’ for prospering society.
Amb. Wetterqvest Liberia has a lot to do when it comes to female representation, citing an example on the Senate that has two women Senators and 28 men, and in the House of Representatives having eight women while the rest are men.
“With the level of representation at the Legislature, it shows that the women do not have formal rights that men are afforded. So, they need to find other ways to get at the decision-making table to make their voices and concerns heard, “Amb. Wetterqvist said.