Outcome LBR_D_4.2

By 2024, women, girls, men and boys in Liberia experience more sustained peace, inclusive and sustainable growth and development through strengthened formal and informal institutions providing access to effective and equitable justice and security services; promoting and protecting human rights; and strengthening social cohesion and reconciliation.

In 2023, the Government of Liberia continued its efforts towards the achievement of a gender-sensitive service delivery including the provision of equitable and effective justice and security services. As a result, a Gender Policy and a five-year Implementation Plan for the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR) at the Ministry of Justice was developed. This policy was validated by a wide range of stakeholders including Civil Society, women's rights advocates, and experts from the Ministry of Gender Children, and Social Protection and provides the framework for mainstreaming gender in the BCR. This was done with the technical and financial support of UN Women. The High Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia has revoked its policy that barred unmarried female soldiers from getting pregnant. This action is a result of continuous advocacy and engagement of the Gender and Social Inclusion Department (GSID) of the force relying on the Gender Policy as a reference. This latest move demonstrates the enhanced capacity of the Department to ensure full implementation of the policy. Meanwhile, the GSID continues to roll out awareness sessions amongst the ranks and files of the Force on the procedures for reporting harassment.

By 2024, women, girls, men and boys in Liberia experience more sustained peace, inclusive and sustainable growth and development through strengthened formal and informal institutions providing access to effective and equitable justice and security services; promoting and protecting human rights; and strengthening social cohesion and reconciliation.

Under the lead of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Government continued its efforts towards the achievement of a gender-sensitive service delivery including the provision of equitable and effective justice and security services. This is evident by the creation of Gender and Social Protection Units in security institutions, i.e. the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia National Fire Service, the Ministry of Defense. The Government has also demonstrated its commitment to the full implementation of the Second Phase of the National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security (NAP WPS) by providing continuous support to the various implementation structures such as the National Steering Committee, the Technical Working Group, the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit and County Task Forces through capacity building and mentoring. In further demonstration of its commitment to gender and women’s rights, the Government increased its allocation in the national budget from USD 200,000 to USD 380,000 and further increased the line Ministries piloting the enhancement of gender equality and elimination of violence against women and sexual reproductive health from six to nine. This is a significant step towards institutionalizing gender responsive budgeting across government. It is expected that the number of ministries as well as the amount will further increase in the next budget year as well.

By 2024, women, girls, men and boys in Liberia experience more sustained peace, inclusive and sustainable growth and development through strengthened formal and informal institutions providing access to effective and equitable justice and security services; promoting and protecting human rights; and strengthening social cohesion and reconciliation.

UN Women has actively bolstered gender equality and the professional participation of women within Liberia’s security sector in both 2024 and 2025. In 2024, the agency’s advocacy and programming contributed to landmark appointments - including Liberia’s first female Minister of National Defense and the first female Spokesperson for the Liberia National Police. Building on this momentum in late 2025, UN Women and Liberia’s Ministry of Defense formalized a two-year, US?$650,000 initiative under the Elsie Initiative Fund to recruit and deploy more women in the Armed Forces of Liberia and to support their participation in UN peacekeeping. Launching in early 2026, the project includes national recruitment campaigns, awareness drives to counter stereotypes, pre-deployment training (e.g., combat, driving, languages, digital skills), and the strengthening of gender-sensitive institutional frameworks within the AFL, including its Gender and Social Inclusion Department, as part of broader efforts to enhance Liberia’s security sector and defense ministry’s gender responsiveness. In 2025, UN Women intensified its efforts within the land sector by driving gender-responsive reforms and strengthening the implementation of the 2018 Land Rights Act, particularly for rural women. Through the UN Women country programme, the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) received support in developing and enforcing gender-sensitive land policies, and this support directly facilitated rural women’s access to land and productive resources. In September 2025, UN Women played a pivotal role in organizing the Rural Women’s Land Rights Day in Nimba County, which brought together government officials, civil society, and rural women to assess the Act's progress, champion alternative dispute resolution, and advocate for improved financial support for female landowners. Complementing these efforts, UN Women also collaborated with agencies such as WFP and UNDP to raise awareness about women’s land rights across numerous communities, reaching over 7,000 people directly and nearly 100,000 through media campaigns, thereby enhancing legal literacy and promoting peaceful conflict resolution in land matters.

By 2024, women, girls, men and boys in Liberia experience more sustained peace, inclusive and sustainable growth and development through strengthened formal and informal institutions providing access to effective and equitable justice and security services; promoting and protecting human rights; and strengthening social cohesion and reconciliation.

Under the lead of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Government continued its efforts towards the achievement of a gender-sensitive service delivery including the provision of equitable and effective justice and security services. This is evident by the creation of Gender and Social Protection Units in security institutions, i.e. the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia National Fire Service, the Ministry of Defense. The Government has also demonstrated its commitment to the full implementation of the Second Phase of the National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security (NAP WPS) by providing continuous support to the various implementation structures such as the National Steering Committee, the Technical Working Group, the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit and County Task Forces through capacity building and mentoring. In further demonstration of its commitment to gender and women’s rights, the Government increased its allocation in the national budget from USD 200,000 to USD 380,000 and further increased the line Ministries piloting the enhancement of gender equality and elimination of violence against women and sexual reproductive health from six to nine. This is a significant step towards institutionalizing gender responsive budgeting across government. It is expected that the number of ministries as well as the amount will further increase in the next budget year as well.

By 2024, women, girls, men and boys in Liberia experience more sustained peace, inclusive and sustainable growth and development through strengthened formal and informal institutions providing access to effective and equitable justice and security services; promoting and protecting human rights; and strengthening social cohesion and reconciliation.

Women in Liberia are increasingly taking on key leadership roles in resolving land disputes, ensuring their voices are central in decision-making on land ownership and use. Through structures like the Community Land Management and Development Committees , supported by UN Women, women and girls now actively shape policies and resolutions that impact their communities. Their participation has not only strengthened social cohesion but also fostered more equitable access to justice. 52% of members of land alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms are enabled to prevent and mediate conflicts, all while protecting women's land rights, thanks to UN Women’s capacity strengthening. In addition, with the establishment and operationalisation of three (3) new women’s land rights platforms within Peace Huts in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties, rural women now can actively participate in decision-making associated with their rights to land ownership, especially related to inheritance. At the same time, the security and justice sectors have deepened their commitment to gender equality. Institutions such as the Ministry of Justice, the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Armed Forces of Liberia, the Liberia National Police, and the Liberia National Fire and Rescue Service have established Gender and Social Inclusion Units, embedding gender-sensitive approaches into their operations. With gender policies and implementation plans now in place, these sectors are becoming more responsive to the needs of women, men, girls, and boys, contributing to a just and secure society. As a result, Liberia is experiencing more sustained peace and inclusive development, with strengthened formal and informal institutions ensuring access to effective and equitable justice and security services.