10 h. ago Liberia’s Civil Society Demands Fiscal Reform and Climate Justice Ahead of Global Finance Summit

As Liberia prepares for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, a vital United Nations-led global summit focused on mobilizing resources to fund sustainable development, later this year, civil society leaders has mounted a bold challenge to the status quo — demanding transparency, tax justice, and climate-conscious reforms from government as foreign aid is slashed [...] The post Liberia’s Civil Society Demands Fiscal Reform and Climate Justice Ahead of Global Finance Summit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Civil Society Council Distances Itself from ‘Little

Monrovia – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has disassociated itself from a group calling itself the Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), clarifying that the organization is unknown to the Council and has no official status within the country’s civil society community. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway  The clarification comes amid public confusion following statements [...] The post Liberia: Civil Society Council Distances Itself from ‘Little-Known’ Group Backing Embattled Monrovia Mayor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago ActionAid Liberia Trains 40 CSO Leaders on Carbon Market and Climate Justice Advocacy

The workshop aims to empower CSOs to protect community rights, understand the implications of carbon trading, and ensure that the voices of forest-dependent communities are central to any national climate policy discussions. Let us remember, forests are not just carbon sinks, they are homes, history, and livelihoods for our people. All those who have protected […] The post ActionAid Liberia Trains 40 CSO Leaders on Carbon Market and Climate Justice Advocacy appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago Stakeholders validate ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Report

The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with Civil Society, has validated the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism here. By: Lewis S. Teh  Monrovia, Liberia, June 2, 2025 – Various stakeholders from line ministries, agencies and commissions, including Civil Society leaders and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have ended a … The post Stakeholders validate ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Report appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Government, Opposition and Citizens Join Forces Ahead of Crucial UN Security Council Vote

Monrovia – As the United Nations General Assembly prepares to vote on June 3, Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) has garnered unprecedented bipartisan and national support.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a rare show of unity, political actors from across the divide — ruling and opposition — civil society [...] The post Liberia: Government, Opposition and Citizens Join Forces Ahead of Crucial UN Security Council Vote appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia Validates National Human Security Report Under ECOWAS Framework

Monrovia, Liberia — Stakeholders from government, civil society, security institutions, and international partners gathered in Monrovia on Friday to validate Liberia’s National Protection and Human Security Profile under the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECO-PHSICM).  By Jaheim T. Tumu – jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com  The meeting marked a key milestone in Liberia’s effort to assess and [...] The post Liberia Validates National Human Security Report Under ECOWAS Framework appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: National Land Governance Under Scrutiny as MAP Liberia Convenes Two

Monrovia – The Multi-Actor Platform on Land Governance and Responsible Agricultural Investment in Liberia (MAP Liberia Land Platform) has opened a two-day national roundtable to assess and reform land administration across the country. By Jaheim T. Tumu – jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com Held in Monrovia, the forum has drawn key figures from government ministries, development agencies, civil society groups, traditional [...] The post Liberia: National Land Governance Under Scrutiny as MAP Liberia Convenes Two-Day Reform Forum appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Naymote Launches Framework to Track Liberia’s ARREST Agenda Implementation

PAYNESVILLE – Liberia’s leading civil society organization, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, has rolled out a bold new initiative to independently track the implementation of the Government of Liberia’s flagship development blueprint, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, which will run from 2025 to 2029. By Siaway T. Miapue, contributing writer The ARREST Agenda, short [...] The post Naymote Launches Framework to Track Liberia’s ARREST Agenda Implementation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: River Gee Health Authorities Strengthen Mpox Preparedness Measures

FISH TOWN, River Gee – Health authorities in River Gee County on Tuesday convened a stakeholder meeting aimed at enhancing preparedness and response strategies against potential outbreaks of the Monkeypox (Mpox) virus. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr., Contributing Writer  The meeting, held in Fish Town, brought together local government officials, healthcare workers, civil society actors, community [...] The post Liberia: River Gee Health Authorities Strengthen Mpox Preparedness Measures appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Civil Society Group Urges Rigorous Negotiations in Railway Access Discussions, Warns Against ‘Praise Mindset’

MONROVIA – A Liberian civil society organization, One Voice Liberia, has urged the government to proceed cautiously in ongoing railway access negotiations with concession companies, particularly Ivanhoe Liberia (High Power Exploration – HPX), warning against the return to a culture of weak and rushed deals. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, in a statement issued [...] The post Liberia: Civil Society Group Urges Rigorous Negotiations in Railway Access Discussions, Warns Against ‘Praise Mindset’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia, Sierra Leone Hold Legislative–Civil Society Peer Learning Visit

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), in collaboration with UNDP Liberia and UN Women, has facilitated a joint legislative–civil society organization (CSO) peer learning visit to the Parliament of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The initiative, held from May 13 to 17, 2025, forms a key component of the Liberian Electoral [...] The post Liberia, Sierra Leone Hold Legislative–Civil Society Peer Learning Visit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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