Yvette Chesson-Gibson
LiberialawyerFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yvette Chesson-Gibson is a prominent Liberian lawyer and the daughter of Joseph Chesson, who served as Justice Minister under former President William Tolbert and was executed during the 1980 coup. She has been an outspoken advocate for justice and reconciliation in Liberia, emphasizing the need for remembrance and healing regarding the violent past of the nation.
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Cllr. Yvette Chesson-Gibson of the Angie Brooks International Centre will feature in a special segment titled 'From Pioneer to Global Leaders'.
Liberia Takes Its Case to UNGA | NewsDaily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·Liberia· 2026-09-21
Liberia· 2026-09-21
Prominent lawyer Yvette Chesson-Gibson, daughter of executed Justice Minister Joseph Chesson, told the BBC.
Liberian former president Tolbert who was killed in coup to get state funeral after 45 yearsDaily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·
Ghana· 2025-07-01
Ghana· 2025-07-01
Prominent lawyer Yvette Chesson-Gibson, daughter of executed Justice Minister Joseph Chesson, told the BBC.
Liberian president killed in coup to get state funeral after 45 yearsBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-07-01
United Kingdom· 2025-07-01