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About ABIC
Carrying forward the legacy of Angie Elizabeth Brooks: justice, gender equality and bold, transformative leadership.
Born from the 2009 International Colloquium in Monrovia
The Angie Brooks International Centre (ABIC) is an outcome of the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security, held in 2009 in Monrovia, Liberia.
The Centre promotes women’s empowerment, leadership development, and international peace and security throughout Africa. Consistent with its mandate to support the decisions of the Colloquium in line with UNSCR 1325, the Centre actively engages in women’s involvement in peace and security in Liberia and across the African continent.
Our approach
Our Mission
ABIC exists to advance the full participation and leadership of women in shaping inclusive governance, sustainable development, and lasting peace. Inspired by the legacy of Angie Brooks, the Centre is committed to equipping women and girls with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to lead at local, national, and global levels; fostering dialogue and collaboration across sectors, and promoting policies and practices that uphold gender equality, human rights, and conflict prevention. Through capacity building, research, advocacy, and strategic partnership, the Organization seeks to empower a new generation of transformative leaders who are dedicated to building just, peaceful, and resilient societies.
Our Mandate
Our mandate is to serve as a leading platform for advancing women leadership and meaningful participation in governance, peacebuilding, and sustainable development in Liberia, Africa, and the world. We are also mandated to design and implement capacity-building programs, conduct policy-relevant research, and advocate for gender-responsive laws that promote equality, human rights, and conflict prevention. We convene stakeholders’ engagements to foster dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge, while mentoring emerging women leaders and supporting their access to decision-making environments.
Our Vision
The Organization is envisioned to be a leading global institution and network dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of women’s empowerment. Our vision is to see and live in a world where women and youth lead at all levels to shape inclusive governance, sustain peace, and drive equitable development.
Our namesake
Angie Elizabeth Brooks was 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.
About the Executive Director
Cllr. Dr. Yvette Chesson-Gibson (formerly Chesson-Wureh) is a globally respected Liberian legal luminary, women’s rights advocate, and international peacebuilder. She is the Establishment Coordinator of ABIC and the Initiator of the Women’s Situation Room.
The people behind ABIC
Board of Directors
Chaired by Hon. Olubanke King-Akerele, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia.
ABIC Staff
The team at our Head Office in Monrovia.
Branches
Our offices in Monrovia, Liberia and Geneva, Switzerland.