Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Condemns Public Stripping of Woman, Demands Justice

Published: May 11, 2026

MONROVIA — A prominent fraternal organization has condemned the public stripping and humiliation of a young woman in Liberia, calling on the government to swiftly investigate the incident and prosecute those responsible to the full extent of the law.

The Liberian chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated issued a statement Thursday describing the incident as a grave violation of human dignity and fundamental rights, and warning that gender-based violence and sexual abuse continue to threaten the safety and freedom of women and girls across the country.

“The public stripping and humiliation of any woman is not only an assault on the individual victim, but also an attack on the collective conscience of our nation,” the fraternity said in its statement.

The organization did not identify the victim or provide specific details about where or when the incident occurred, but said it represented a disturbing pattern of gender-based violence that cannot be normalized, excused, or ignored.

Alpha Phi Alpha called on the Liberia National Police, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Gender and Children Protection to conduct a swift, transparent, and impartial investigation and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. It also called for the immediate provision of counseling and protective support services for the victim.

The fraternity, which describes its mission as centered on leadership, justice, service, and advocacy, said it stands in solidarity with all victims and survivors of gender-based violence in Liberia and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts that advance the protection of women and girls and strengthen accountability under the law.

“Silence in the face of violence only empowers perpetrators,” the statement read. “Liberia must send a clear and unwavering message that violence, sexual assault, and the public humiliation of women will not be tolerated.”

The statement was issued by the Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter No. 260, based at U.N. Drive and Randall Street in Monrovia.