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The tidal wave of feminism sweeping across the global community has had a particular bearing on the postwar mosaic of Africa's oldest republic, Liberia, in a number of ways. The country broke continental record with the election of the first female president some seven years ago, and less than a year ago produced twin female Nobel laureates. In another feminist watershed, Liberia is playing host to an assembly of distinguished female leaders expected to showcase the struggle for women employment and advocacy.