UN Women Liberia, in collaboration with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Liberia and the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR), kicked off a comprehensive capacity-building training in Lofa County under the Youth Promotion Initiative (YPI) project.
This impactful programme is supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund and aims to empower young people with essential skills in human rights monitoring and reporting.
The training is part of broader efforts to strengthen youth leadership and advocacy for the protection and promotion of human rights, with a particular focus on the rights of women, girls, and other vulnerable groups. Participants are learning how to document, report, and respond to human rights violations in their communities, while also gaining a deeper understanding of Liberia’s human rights framework and international standards.
The initiative brings together a diverse group of stakeholders committed to advancing human rights and youth empowerment in Liberia. These include the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR), the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), the National Union of Organizations of the Disabled (NUOD), Peace Huts, the Human Rights Defenders Protection (HRDP), the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, as well as several local civil society organizations. Their collective efforts aim to build a stronger, more inclusive network of youth advocates equipped to promote and protect the rights of all, especially women, girls, and marginalized communities.
By working collaboratively, the program aims to build a network of informed and active youth human rights defenders who can advocate for social justice, gender equality, and inclusive development across Liberia.
This initiative not only highlights the importance of youth engagement in peacebuilding and democratic governance but also demonstrates the power of partnerships in advancing human rights at the grassroots level.
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