Outcome LBR_O_2

Increased engagement of partners in support of UN Women's mandate

UN Women started the process of revitalizing the Civil Society Advisory group, though expression of interests for the selection of the best candidates were launched amidst Covid19 crisis. Very few candidates expressed their interest and based on the result, we are working with Women NGO secretariat to see a mixed form of CS advisory group which could reflect best Liberia reality and play the expected advocacy and influencing role for the GEWE.

UN-Women in Liberia effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate

In 2024, UN Women Liberia effectively leveraged its partnerships and communications efforts to advance the gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE) agenda. This was demonstrated through a series of high-profile joint advocacy events and processes organized in collaboration with the Government and various stakeholders, such as International Women’s Day (IWD) at the Ministerial Complex, the FGM Day event in Lofa County, International Day of Rural Women in Nimba County, and the 16 Days of Activism in Monrovia. These events were strategically chosen to highlight critical issues affecting women and girls in Liberia, providing opportunities for increased awareness, advocacy, and mobilization around gender equality. Key activities surrounding these events, including media coverage, the Women’s Month Report, support to Liberia’s Cultural Ambassador Press Briefing, and the 16 Days of Activism 2024, exemplify how UN Women has been able to amplify the voices of women and advocate for change. The media coverage of these events ensured wide visibility of the gender equality issues discussed, reaching diverse audiences across Liberia. By producing and distributing reports such as the Women’s Month Report, UN Women was able to track and communicate its contributions and progress on GEWE to stakeholders, fostering transparency and accountability. In addition to advocacy and communications, UN Women played a key role in organizing high-profile days such as the International Day of Rural Women and the 16 Days of Activism, aligning these events with national priorities and international commitments. These activities created a platform for collaboration with government, civil society, and international partners, showcasing UN Women’s ability to bring together diverse stakeholders to advocate for gender equality at various levels. By facilitating and supporting such events, UN Women demonstrated its capacity to engage key stakeholders, enhance partnerships, and expand its communications reach. These efforts directly contributed to raising awareness about gender issues, mobilizing resources, and generating support for sustainable financing of the gender equality agenda . Furthermore, these events created opportunities for securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of UN Women’s mandate by strengthening its credibility as a key player in the GEWE space. Through strategic partnerships and advocacy , UN Women has been able to position itself as a central figure in advancing the gender equality agenda in Liberia. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to build and maintain long-term relationships with partners, ensuring continued collaboration and funding to address the gender equality priorities outlined in Liberia’s national policies.

UN-Women in Liberia effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate

In 2025, UN Women Liberia relaunched the 2025–2026 Civil Society Advisory Group (CSAG), a strategic partnership platform bringing together leaders from women’s rights organizations, youth networks, and community groups. The CSAG now functions as a formal advisory and coordination mechanism that informs UN Women’s strategic planning, advocacy priorities, and civil society engagement. Through this structure, cooperation between UN Women, government ministries, and grassroots actors was strengthened, contributing to more inclusive and gender-responsive policy dialogue and ensuring that national discussions on gender equality reflect diverse community perspectives and priorities. In September 2025, UN Women Liberia supported the launch of the project “Women Legislators in Liberia Promoting Voice, Leadership, and Gender Responsive Governance,” implemented with the Women’s Legislative Caucus and backed by the IBSA partnership (India–Brazil–South Africa). The initiative strengthened the capacities of women lawmakers and enhanced collaboration between legislators, diplomatic missions, and gender equality advocates, contributing to improved leadership and accountability for gender responsive governance. UN Women Liberia also facilitated multi stakeholder consultations hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on integrating gender equality into Liberia’s foreign policy framework. These consultations convened government institutions, civil society, and partners to advance the Gender Responsive/Feminist Foreign Policy Roadmap and increase visibility of GEWE priorities across governance and international relations processes. This high-level advocacy, including engagement at the African Union Summit, contributed to aligning national policy commitments with broader GEWE frameworks and reinforcing gender equality as a national development and diplomatic priority. In 2025, UN Women Liberia further strengthened media engagement as a core advocacy strategy. Through press briefings, partner reports, and increased media coverage of key gender equality observances, including International Women’s Day, the 16 Days of Activism, and Rural Women’s Day, UN Women amplified gender issues, mobilized public awareness, and supported partner efforts to resource GEWE initiatives. Communications products and partnerships with journalists and media institutions contributed to broader visibility of gender equality priorities and enhanced stakeholder commitment to advancing women’s rights. https://africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/news/2025/05/renewed-civil-society-advisory-group-csag-2025-2026 https://www.facebook.com/unwomenliberia/posts/the-un-women-liberia-country-representative-ms-comfort-lamptey-says-liberias-com/1109423427975002/

UN-Women in Liberia effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate

During the year, 3 majors activities were organized about implementing the RM strategy in Liberia: I) the RM focal person participated in a 5 days ( 12-17 June 2023 in Dakar Senegal) regional training for RM focal persons and a network was created as well information was shared on the regional approach on RM . ii) two important donor review meetings were organized with Sweden Embassy, one on the presentation of the BWP 2022-2023 (16 February 2023) and the second one ( 23 august 2023) on the Annual Review of the SN . Kay action points were outline d for the improvement of the partnership between UNW and Embassy of Sweden during the next implementation period . ii) the last event which was also successful was the donor cafe organized 28 November 2023 in the framework of the 16 days of Activism against GBV that involved private sector, Government of Liberia, Development partners and key UN Agencies such as UNDP, UNFPA . The main outcome of this donor cafe was the awareness and commit ment of private sector and development partners in liberia o n raising f un ds to prevent and combat GBV in Liberia . Another important achievement was the review/update the Liberia RM strategy/Plan for 2024-2025

UN-Women in Liberia effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate

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