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Media and Civil Society Efforts Help Liberia Hold Free, Fair, and Peaceful Elections November 4, 2011 In October, for just the second time since its 14 year long civil war ended, Liberians went to the polls to elect a president and national legislature. This test was widely seen as a crucial step in sustaining democracy in a nation where fears of renewed violence have been widespread.	IREX Congratulates Our Partner, Tawakul Karman, and her fellow Nobel Peace Prize Winners October 7, 2011 IREX congratulates Nobel Peace Prize winners Tawakul Karman from Yemen, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee. They exemplify the power of women civil society leaders to be true peacemakers and embody the focus of IREX's work in gender, conflict resolution, media and civil society development.
Liberia Votes: IREX Works with Civil Society and Media for Peaceful Elections October 3, 2011 The world is anxiously watching to see how the October 11 presidential elections in post-conflict Liberia will proceed. The country has come far in its post-conflict recovery, but even with substantial international resources and development, the potential for violence remains a reality. IREX is working to sustain peace in Liberia through a program to inform and engage its citizens.	Leaders from 21 Countries Train in US to Improve Local Communities August 25, 2011 Sixty-four motivated community leaders from 21 countries arrived in the US recently to kick off the 2011 Community Solutions Program. Community Solutions is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders striving for change in their communities.
Perspective from Rwanda, Liberia, Romania, and Ukraine April 28, 2011 by W. Robert Pearson I just came home from Rwanda, Liberia, Romania and Ukraine. What do these countries have in common you ask and why is IREX focusing on them right now? Each one of these countries is in transition from a difficult past to a hoped-for brighter future. Each one of these countries is in a better position now than in over a generation to make genuine progress toward the goals they’ve set for themselves. Each has its own unique set of challenges, naturally.	Promoting Freedom of Expression in Liberia January 28, 2011 With Liberia's first-ever freedom of information law signed in October, IREX is helping citizens and journalists learn how to use it to their advantage.
Advancing Women in the Media December 6, 2010 by Troy Johnson Irex has partnered with the Liberia Women Media Action Committee (LIWOMAC) to design a comprehensive strategy for adbancing women in the media.	Managing Post-Conflict Tensions in Liberia November 12, 2010 by Cerue Garlo A brighter future for their children and grandchildren: How can we manage tension between citizens returning to post conflict countries and those who remain in the country during conflict?
Gender Equality in Liberia November 12, 2010 Gender Equality in Liberia can not be achieved without the inclusion of men.	Recap: Women Building Peace November 12, 2010 by Troy Johnson On November 10^th, 2010 IREX hosted a panel discussion that highlighted the role of women in peacemaking, the need to more fully engage them in peace processes and the obstacles to their full inclusion.