Etweda Cooper

Etweda Ambavi Gbenyon Cooper known as Sugars, is a Liberian politician and peace activist. She has been described as "the doyenne" and "the godmother" of the Liberian women's movement. In 2010, she was elected mayor of Edina, Liberia. She then served as superintendent of Grand Bassa County from 2012 to 2015. Quotes People in Monrovia were used to this kind of freedom of expression, freedom of movement. Reflecting on civil liberties during the Liberian civil war. We must participate in the decision-making process. We must help create a new government that will ensure our children go to school and people have jobs. We have to ensure our hopes are realized. Calling on women to participate in rebuilding Liberia after the civil war. I was speaking up because we were trying to protect the rights of the women. Explaining why she chose to speak publicly during the struggle for women's rights. We decided that we were going to pursue peace, no matter what the obstacles were. Reflecting on the determination of Liberian women during the peace movement. People were afraid. They did not know what would happen next. Recalling the difficult conditions faced by civilians during the civil war. External links Category:Women politicians in Liberia Category:Women activists from Liberia Category:Mayors Category:Living people