Yvette Chesson-Wureh
Yvette Chesson-Wureh is a prominent Liberian lawyer and activist known for her role as a leading member of the April 22nd Memorial Group, which commemorates the victims of the 1980 military coup in Liberia. During a recent memorial ceremony, she emphasized the enduring pain and trauma experienced by the families of the victims and called for justice, remembrance, and national healing, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the historical context of the events that transpired.
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Yvette Chesson-Wureh underscored that the launch of Patriots' Cry goes beyond the unveiling of a book.
“Liberia Needs More Patriots to Cry And Leaders to Listen” |
Liberia· 2025-08-08
Cllr. Dr. Yvette Chesson-Wureh was praised as one of the nation’s 'unsung architects of resilience.'
Boakai Confers Distinction on Cllr. Chesson-Wureh | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-29
Cllr. Yvette Chesson-Wureh delivered a deeply moving address on behalf of the families at the memorial.
Boakai, April 22 Victims’ Families Memorialize Slain Leaders | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-02
Cllr. Yvette Chesson-Wureh, a leading member of the April 22nd Memorial Group, acknowledged the enduring pain that still grips the victims' families.
Tolbert, 13 Others Memorialized 45 Yrs After Coup | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-24