Madam Chair;

Distinguished Delegates;

I bring you greetings from the Government of Liberia during this sixtieth session of the Commission on Social Development.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Let me begin by extending congratulations to you on your election as President of the Executive Board. We also congratulate Ms. Catherine Russell on her appointment as Executive Director of UNICEF. You can be assured of Liberia’s constructive engagement and support.

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Liberia to the United Nations on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, opened a hybrid book of condolence for Minister Counselor, Ms. Gail Greezakwah Farngalo. Ms. Farngalo died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in New York.  

Thank you, Ambassador Skoog

Excellencies, dear colleagues

Our meeting today is timely, just as the priority theme for the 66^th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.