The Political Leader of the Liberty Party has bagged a prestigious award for her advocacy and fight for the rights of women and children in Liberia.
In a Facebook post announcing her receipt of the award on March 12, 2022, the Grand Bassa County Senator wrote: “Tonight, we received an award for outstanding political leadership in Dubai the UAE. Thanks to the Women in Business Global Magazine”.
She is the first Liberian female politician to receive this award conferred upon her by Global Premier Edition of Ladies in Business Magazine.
Taking delivery of the award, Saturday March 12, 2022 at the Plush Double Tree Hotel in Dubai, the UAE, Senator Lawrence expressed delight on behalf of the women of Liberia to “share this global stage with strong women who have been recognized by the Global Premier Edition of LADIES IN BUSINESS MAGAZINE for their distinguished contributions to the struggle for political, economic, and social empowerment of women”.
She said it was also a great honor for her to become the first Liberian female politician to receive the SHE GLOBAL AWARD for outstanding political leadership.
Sen. Lawrence said in a brief statement at the ceremony: “I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the Board of Women in Business Magazine, the organizer of this event for recognizing my Leadership and Advocacy for Female Representation in Politics and many other outstanding contributions I have made towards the advancement of Women’s rights.”
“As we all know, the foremost objective of all women as we celebrate international women’s Day is to push for amplifying female participation. This is important because female participation is a prerequisite for gender equality and genuine democracy”.
Public Reactions
Several Liberians in and out of the country have been congratulating the Grand Bassa County Senator for the honor. Amongst them was her colleague and partisan, Senator Darius Dillon.
He wrote: “Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, you are the true meaning of a determined woman with courage and inner strength. You are graced and endowed with wisdom. You are a fighter that has demonstrated calm and focus when faced with challenges; and you have always won. We are extremely proud of you! Congrats on winning an International Award in LEADERSHIP presented to you earlier today by the reputed Women In Business Global Magazine Forum, plus another Award presented by the Liberian Community in the UAE for your EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP role as a Legislator, all held in Dubai, UAE”.
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