Liberia has launched its Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, NAP III, aimed at strengthening women’s participation and leadership in peacebuilding from 2026 to 2031.
The launch took place during a high-level Women, Peace and Security side event held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, under the theme, “From Pioneers to Global Leaders: Liberia’s Journey in Women, Peace and Security.”
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The event was also observed in Monrovia, where the National Peace Hut Women of Liberia Incorporated and the Women in Peacebuilding Network, WIPNET, with support from UN Women, gathered to witness the livestream of the event.
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Senior, acknowledged the significant contributions of women to ending conflict and sustaining peace in the country.
He recalled the roles played by WIPNET, the Liberian Mass Action for Peace, market women, as well as Muslim and Christian women who worked across religious and social divides to promote peace.
President Boakai said Liberian women were not merely invited into peace processes but played an active role in ensuring their participation could not be ignored.
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According to him, Liberia became the first post-conflict country in the world to adopt a National Action Plan to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
He said the country had since implemented a second National Action Plan and was now launching the third iteration, NAP III, covering the period 2026 to 2031.
The opening ceremony concluded with President Boakai formally launching NAP III, which seeks to consolidate Liberia’s longstanding efforts to advance women’s leadership and meaningful participation in peace and security processes.
The event also celebrated women peacebuilding pioneers, including Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee, Cerue Liyean McGill, Peace Hut, Ophelia Eliza Hoff, the Mano River Women Peace Network, MARWOPNET, and Cllr. Yvette Chesson-Gibson of the Angie Brooks International Center.
Participants also held a high-level discussion on financing and sustaining the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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The new action plan is expected to strengthen women’s leadership and participation, promote greater community ownership, improve accountability, engage young people and mobilise sustainable financing for peacebuilding initiatives.
From community-based Peace Huts to international platforms at the United Nations, Liberia continues to highlight the role of women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustaining lasting peace.