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“Digital violence is violence, and every woman and girl deserve safety everywhere.” – Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire, Jr. Chairman, Board of Directors

November 25, 2025, MONROVIA, Liberia – The Faith and Justice Network (FJN) joined the global community in a resounding commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, officially launching the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign in Liberia.
Under the Global Theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” and Liberia’s National Theme, “UNiTE to End Violence: Protecting All Women and Children in Our Communities and Digital Spaces,” the FJN led a vibrant and spirited parade through the streets of Monrovia. The procession brought together students, youth groups, ecumenical leaders, women’s rights activists, and community advocates, united in a bold call to end both physical and digital violence affecting women and girls. The march energized the city with songs, banners, and messages urging citizens to take a stand against violence, both in the streets and online.
The parade climaxed with a Listening and Learning Session at the Susan Brooks African Methodist Episcopal Church, where over 100 participants reflected on the rising threat of digital violence, ranging from cyberbullying, image-based abuse and online harassment to exploitation and misinformation targeting women and girls. Speakers emphasized that the digital world, while full of opportunities, has become an increasingly unsafe place for many.
Delivering the keynote address, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors, a respected national church leader, described the gathering as a “timely and prophetic intervention” at a moment when digital harm is escalating across the country.
“Digital violence is violence, and every woman and girl deserve safety
everywhere.” “The attacks may happen on screens, but the pain and trauma are real,” he warned.
Bishop Quire urged faith leaders, schools, and government institutions in the Mano River Basin to take online abuse seriously by integrating digital ethics into ministry, education, and public policy. He called on parents to monitor and mentor their children’s online behavior and challenged men and boys to serve as allies in the fight against all forms of violence. Bishop Quire cautioned church leaders in the Mano River Basin, saying
“Silence in the face of violence is disobedience”. “We must raise our voices and act now!”
As the 16 Days campaign unfolds, the Faith and Justice Network will roll out nationwide trainings, community dialogues, youth engagements, and advocacy initiatives aimed at strengthening online protections, promoting responsible digital behavior, and demanding accountability for perpetrators of digital abuse.
The message emerging from today’s launch is unmistakable. Protecting women and girls offline and online is not only a moral duty but an essential foundation for peace, justice, and future development in the Mano River Basin Countries.