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Clar Marie Weah
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First Lady of the Republic of Liberia Clar Weah
Born
Clar Marie Duncan

11 March 1965
Kingston Jamaica
NationalityLiberian
OccupationFirst Lady
Years active2018-Present
Political partyCongress for Democratic Change (CDC)
SpouseGeorge Weah
ChildrenMartha Weah, George Weah Jr, Timothy Weah
Websitewww.emansion.gov.lr

Clar Marie Duncan Weah (née Duncan; born March 11, 1965) is a businesswoman, philanthropist, advocate, and the current First Lady of the Republic of Liberia. She is the spouse of George Manneh Weah, the 25th President of the Republic of Liberia, elected in 2017. Clar established the Clar Hope Foundation in 2018, which aims to answer to social, educational and gender issues in Liberia. She also advocates for women's rights in particular, for victims of rape or sexual abuse. Through various thematic programs for the protection and empowerment of women, the "She's You Movement" was launched, a program that aims to improve the lives of women, and close the gender gaps in Liberia.

Biography

Early Life and Career

Clar Marie Duncan was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and is the youngest of seven children.[1]. In her early youth, she migrated along with her family to the United States of America[2]. In the United States, she attended the University of New York and earned her nursing license and a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. She launched her career working as a customer service representative in New York at both Citibank and Chase Manhattan Bank, during which time she, in conjunction, managed small businesses.

She moved back to Jamaica to pursue her nursing career[3]. Throughout her nursing career, she worked at a local hospital, where she assisted programs for underprivileged children, including those in children's homes[4].

Marriage and Children

Clar met George Weah, the then soccer star, in the early 90's at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, where she was serving as a customer service representative[5].They married on June 26th, 1993[6], and have three children- Martha Weah, George Jr Weah[7] and Timothy Weah[8]. Their sons are international football players[9].

Office of the First Lady 2018- Present

Following the election of her husband as the 25th President of Liberia[10], Clar started her role as the First Lady of the Republic of Liberia,[11]. She set out to develop programs and social projects that encompass services targeting the assistance of orphans, street children, the elderly, women, and girls, with a focus on rural settings.

The objectives outlined in the social programs are[12]:

· To improve the living and working conditions of both urban and rural women.

· To promote the financial independence of rural women through agriculture.

· To rehabilitate, educate, and train urban youth.

· To assist Liberian women in Socio-economic endeavours.

Humanitarian Activism

A focus on Liberia's post-war Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a priority in the programs of the Office of the First Lady. The Gender Ministry of Liberia first-quarter report of 2019 estimated that over 700 SGBV cases had been recorded between January to March of 2019[13].

Establishment of Clar Hope Foundation

In 2018, the “Clar Hope Foundation”was founded as a non-political initiative[14].The foundations aims to assist disadvantaged children, youth and women through the four pillars of:

1. Education

2. Health

3. Economic Empowerment

4. Gender Equality

The Clar Hope Foundation came from the merger of sustainable development solutions. The Foundation's objectives are on delivering essential educational and emergency healthcare as a universal and constitutional health-right to every Liberian citizen[15]. This approach draws on global and national partnerships between High-Level Policy Makers, CEOs, Leaders, Managers, Politicians, Faith-Based Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society, and the wider United Nations Agencies.

She's You Movement

The She’s You Movement is part of the humanitarian agenda of the Office of the First Lady and launched as its flagship program[16].

The mission statement aims to advance gender equality through the promotion of women's empowerment and fight to end all forms of violence and detrimental practices against women, girls, and children[17]. The She's You Movement objectives are to create a conducive environment for women and girls to live free of violence, rape, gender inequalities[18].

Construction of City of Hope

The construction of City of Hope, launched in Marshall, will comprise of dormitories, academic centers, vocational, rehabilitation, and recreational[19]. The City of Hope aims to build a refuge and rehab center for addicts, victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable groups.The principal objective is to provide practical and sustainable solutions in building the youth's skills-set for employability purposes.

Honours

Clar Weah was appointed in March 2018, at a Women Symposium in Morocco, Ambassador and Champion for Women’s Football, by the Confederation of African Football [20].

Clar Weah was apointed Merck foundation[21] ''More than a Mother'' Ambassador to Liberia[22]

References

  1. ^ "Jamaica Observer Limited". Jamaica Observer. January 4, 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "the First Lady of the Republic of Liberia – Clar Marie Weah – Liberian Spot". libspot.com. November 12, 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Amb. Clar Marie Weah, First Lady of the Republic of Liberia". emansion.gov.lr.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "The Executive Mansion". www.emansion.gov.lr. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  5. ^ Tali, Philip Saa (February 7, 2018). "Come Let's meet the First Lady of Liberia: Mrs. Clar Marie Duncan Weah". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Enoku, Clement (June 26, 2019). "PHOTOS: Liberian President, George Weah Celebrates 27th Marriage Anniversary With Wife, Clar Weah". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Mark, Gleeson (June 9, 2015). "Weah junior finally gets chance to emulate famous father". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Ari, Liljenwall (February 17, 2020). "Timothy Weah returns to field for Lille after lengthy injury absence". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Like father, like son: George and Timothy Weah play on same day". en.as.com/. September 12, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Executive Mansion Liberia (February 18, 2018). "The Executive Mansion". www.emansion.gov.lr. Retrieved 2020-02-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "The Executive Mansion of Liberia". www.emansion.gov.lr. February 18, 2018. Retrieved 2020-02-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "First Lady Weah Launches Clar Hope Foundation". www.emansion.gov.lr. June 4, 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ APANEWS (May 31, 2019). "Liberia records over 700 SGBV cases from January to March 2019". apanews.net. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Executive Mansion Liberia (June 4, 2018). "First Lady Weah Launches Clar Hope Foundation". emansion.gov.lr. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Brooks, Cholo (March 21, 2019). "LIBERIA: First Lady Weah says Children's Education is a Priority". gnnliberia.com. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ "First Lady Clar Weah Launches She's You Movement – New Republic Liberia". June 21, 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Liberia's first lady to launch 'she is you' movement". Journal du Cameroun (in French). October 5, 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ Worzi, Alvin (June 21, 2019). ""We Need to Stop Protecting Rapists in Africa"". Liberian Observer. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ Kasseh, Maximilian K. jr (January 30, 2020). "Clar City of Hope nearing completion | Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS)". elbcradio.com. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ http://www.africatopsports.com, Publié par Steven LAVON pour Africa Top Sports Rédacteur en chef à Africa Top Sports Premier portail sportif Africain (March 6, 2018). "CAF: la femme de George Weah nommée ambassadrice du football féminin". Africa Top Sports (in French). Retrieved 2020-03-15. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ "Search Page". www.merck-foundation.com. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  22. ^ "Dr. Rasha Kelej To Launch Merck Foundation In Liberia". PUBLIC AGENDA NEWS. February 24, 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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Biography of Liberia's First Lady Clar Weah


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