Defense Act of 2008

The Act establishes the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), which consists of army, coast guard, and air force.  The Act lays out the organization of the AFL and the responsibilities of different staff.  The Act provides that the AFL must reflect the ethnic, gender, and religious diversity of the country (§ 7.1).  §8.7 provides that the AFL shall provide equal opportunities to people regardless of gender difference. 

Topics

• Gender discrimination

Geographical location

• Africa
• Liberia

Keywords

• military service

Year

• 2008

External URL

• Defense Act of 2008

Type

• Legislation

Jurisdiction

• Liberia