Launch of Phase 3 BRIDGE Training on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Buchanan

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County — Tuesday, 7 April 2026 — The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NECㅡLiberia) recently launched Phase 3 of the BRIDGE Electoral Training Course on Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Buchanan.

The training, which ran from 7 to 9 April 2026, brought together Elections Magistrates and their Assistants, as well as Logistics Officers from various magisterial offices across the country.

Participants were selected based on their key roles in the administration and coordination of electoral processes at the local level, where effective implementation is critical to ensuring credible elections.

The course was designed to strengthen the capacity of NEC field staff to plan and implement electoral activities that are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to gender equality principles and the rights of persons with disabilities.

The training was conducted in collaboration with UN Women under the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP), reinforcing ongoing efforts to promote inclusive electoral governance in Liberia.

Facilitation was led by a team of senior NEC officials, including Madam Emma K. Togba, Deputy Executive Director for Operations; Atty. James S. B. Wallace, Director of Training; Mr. Ignatius B. Wisseh, Deputy Executive Director for Programs; and Mr. Anthony Sengbe, Executive Director.

Their combined expertise reflected NEC Liberia’s continued commitment to professional excellence, institutional strengthening, and sustained capacity development across all levels of its operations.

Day one of the training emphasized the importance of inclusivity, equal participation, and the integration of gender-responsive approaches in all aspects of Liberia’s electoral process.