𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗡 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, on Wednesday, 20 August received in audience the Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Liberia, Mr. Christian Mukosa, during a courtesy visit at the Capitol Building. The discussions centered on several international protocols and treaties to which Liberia is a signatory, but which require domestication through legislative action. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), a department of the United Nations Secretariat, works to promote and protect human rights guaranteed under international law and enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Speaker Koon welcomed Mr. Mukosa and his delegation and assured them that the Legislature remains committed to upholding Liberia’s international obligations. He pledged to convey the UN representative’s message to his colleagues for consideration and action upon the Legislature’s return from its annual break. In addition, Speaker Koon highlighted the importance of women’s participation in politics. He pointed specifically to the pending proposal before the Legislature seeking to allocate additional seats for women ahead of the 2029 General and Presidential Elections, underscoring it as a crucial step in strengthening inclusiveness and democracy in Liberia.