Dabah M. Varpilah

Senator Dabah M. Varpilah serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and the Legislative Committee on Population and Development in Liberia. She has been a vocal advocate for the rights and empowerment of the country's youth, emphasizing the need for policies that support rather than restrict their choices. During a recent commemoration of World Population Day, Senator Varpilah highlighted the potential of Liberia’s young population, which comprises nearly 75% under the age of 35, urging stakeholders to focus on education, healthcare, and economic inclusion rather than alarmist narratives about overpopulation. Her call for rights-based policy reforms seeks to expand access to reproductive health services, comprehensive sexuality education, and vocational training, positioning Liberia’s youth as vital contributors to national development.