Welcome To The Angie Brooks International Centre for Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace & Security
Women’s Empowerment
Rural women’s empowerment through the Chief Suah Koko Centre, adult literacy training and the Pink Panthers all-girls motorcyclist club.
Leadership Development
Mentorships and internships for young professionals in Liberia and across Africa, and training on women’s political participation.
International Peace & Security
The Women’s Situation Room, our flagship programme, mitigating conflict before, during and after elections.
Welcome Message
Dear Visitors,
It is with deep pride and unwavering commitment that I welcome you to the official website of The Angie Brooks International Centre for Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security (ABIC).
Founded in honor of Angie Elizabeth Brooks, a pioneering Liberian jurist, diplomat, and the first African woman to preside over the United Nations General Assembly, ABIC was created to carry forward her legacy of justice, gender equality, and bold, transformative leadership.
Cllr. Dr. Yvette Chesson-GibsonExecutive Director, ABIC
ABIC in pictures
Moments from our programs, trainings and community engagements across Liberia and beyond.
Our flagship initiative
The Women’s Situation Room
A women-led early warning and rapid response mechanism that mitigates violence before, during and after elections. Women and youth observe, mediate and engage key stakeholders in constructive dialogue.
10+national elections across Africa where the Women’s Situation Room has been implemented
1325the UN Security Council Resolution that the Room puts into practice
News and events
Press statement
ABIC Executive Director Champions Women-Led Peacebuilding at the United Nations (UN)
“Peace does not happen by accident. It must be deliberately built, protected, and sustained.” Read the full statement on the Women’s Situation Room and watch the video.
Event
Applied Research Project 2026
Presentation of the Applied Research Project 2026 at ABIC. A full report is coming soon.
Completed event
Visit by Ms. Sabine Meitzel
Visit to ABIC’s Head Office, Liberia by Ms. Sabine Meitzel, Board member and Head of ABIC’s Geneva office.
Read more about ABIC
Three short documents that explain who we are, where we come from and how the Women’s Situation Room works with young people.
A Brief Perspective on ABIC
Women’s leadership, participation in conflict resolution and management.
A Brief History of ABIC
Brief on the Angie Brooks International Centre for Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.
ABIC WSR Youth Brochure
The Women’s Situation Room youth peace building experience.
Women unite to lift the world!
Partner with us, support our programmes, or ask us a question. We would be glad to hear from you.