…Begins In Western Region
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection with support from Swedish Government through the UN Women has embarked on a nationwide assessment of the implementation of Liberia’s Second National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), covering the period 2019–2023, which was later extended to December 2025.
The assessment exercise, which is intended to review achievements, challenges and lessons learned, will inform the development of Liberia’s Third Generation National Action Plan (2026–2031). A technical team from the Ministry is currently in the Western Region. The team started in Bomi County and currently in Gbarpolu County and will climax in Grand Cape Mount county. The is expected to continue the exercise across the remaining counties in the coming weeks.
Liberia adopted its Second National Action Plan in 2019 as part of its commitment to implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and related resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. The plan was designed to strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making processes, enhance protection for women and girls, prevent conflict, and improve coordination and accountability across sectors.
The Second NAP built on the foundation laid by Liberia’s first NAP (2009–2013) and was developed through a broad, participatory process** led by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Government ministries and agencies, civil society organizations, women’s groups, youth organizations and development partners all contributed to shaping the plan.
The ongoing assessment seeks to identify what worked well, what did not, and the underlying reasons for implementation challenges, including issues related to coordination, capacity and resources. Community-level consultations are also being used to gather recommendations from local stakeholders**, particularly women and youth, on how the next plan can be more responsive and impactful.
Findings from the assessment will guide the formulation of the Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2026–2031), which is expected to build on past gains, address persistent gaps, and strengthen Liberia’s commitment to advancing women’s roles in peace, security and national development.
Scenes from Bomi County:
