Ricks Sianneh Edwina – Liberia

Ricks Sianneh Edwina

Occupation/Title

– Program Officer at Liberia Initiative for Empowerment

Country of Origin

Liberia

Summary/About Me

Ricks Sianneh Edwina is a sociologist and a dedicated program officer working with the Liberia Initiative for Empowerment, a non-governmental organization focused on the rights of women and their empowerment. Her work is centered on advocating for human rights, with a particular emphasis on the rights of women and children, and promoting women’s political participation in Liberia.

Areas of Expertise

• Human Rights Advocacy
• Women and Children’s Rights
• Democracy and Good Governance
• Women’s Political Participation
• Local Government Engagement

Key Initiative

• Social Change Initiative (SCI): Strengthening Women’s Representation in Liberia’s Reconciliation Process
•  Focus: Ricks’ SCI is dedicated to enhancing women’s representation in Liberia’s reconciliation process. Her initiative aims to ensure that women’s voices are recognized and given prominence in national dialogues and decision-making processes related to reconciliation and peacebuilding. By advocating for increased female participation, Ricks seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable process that reflects the perspectives and needs of women in Liberia.

Skills

• Advocacy for Women’s Rights
• Political Participation and Representation
• Reconciliation and Peacebuilding
• Community Empowerment
• Sociological Research and Analysis

Additional Brief:

Ricks Sianneh Edwina’s Social Change Initiative is a crucial effort in Liberia’s ongoing reconciliation process. By focusing on increasing women’s representation and ensuring that their voices are heard, she is working towards a more balanced and inclusive approach to peacebuilding, where the unique challenges and contributions of women are recognized and valued.