Every year on June 16, Africa commemorates the Day of the African Child, a significant day honoring the courage, resilience, and rights of children across the continent. This day commemorates the thousands of schoolchildren who marched peacefully in Soweto, South Africa, on June 16, 1976, demanding equal access to quality education and dignity. Their bravery […]
World Ocean Day 2026 Theme: “Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, A New Relationship with Our Ocean” Every wave that reaches Liberia’s shores carries a story. It tells of coastal communities whose lives, cultures, food systems, and livelihoods are deeply connected to the sea. It tells of women who rise before dawn to process, preserve, […]
The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) joins the global community in commemorating World Environment Day, observed on Friday, June 5, 2026. This important international day serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to protect and restore the environment and to promote sustainable practices that safeguard the well-being of present and future generations. World […]
Climate Justice is Gender Justice The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) is deeply concerned about Liberia’s decision to vote against the recent United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change. For a country like Liberia, this decision is difficult to understand. Liberia is one of the countries […]
Advancing Sustainable Water, Safe Sanitation, and Environmental Justice for Africa’s Future As Africa commemorates Africa Day 2026, the Natural Resource Women Platform joins voices across the continent in calling for urgent action to protect water resources, expand access to safe sanitation, and strengthen community resilience. Every year on May 25, Africans across the continent and […]
The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the theme, “Acting Locally for Global Impact.” This observance highlights the urgent need for collective action to protect biodiversity, promote sustainable environmental practices, and safeguard natural resources for present and future generations. Biodiversity refers to […]
Theme: “Bee Together for People and the Planet – A Partnership that Sustains Us All” Today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) joins the global community in commemorating World Bee Day under the theme, “Bee Together for People and the Planet – A Partnership that Sustains Us All.” This important day […]
Theme: “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security” The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) joins the global community to commemorate the International Day of Plant Health, observed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with the theme “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security.” This observance is an important reminder of the critical role plants play in sustaining life, supporting livelihoods, […]
Commemorating World Migratory Bird Day 2026Global Theme: “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!” As dawn breaks over forests, wetlands, rivers, and coastal communities, the skies come alive with the graceful flight of migratory birds traveling thousands of miles across continents in search of food, shelter, and favorable weather. Their journeys are among nature’s most […]
Strengthening Inclusive Dialogue for Sustainable Peace On April 24 each year, the world comes together to recognize the International Day ofMultilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, emphasizing the imperative for cooperation, structured dialogue, and a shared commitment to resolving global challenges. In 2026, this message resonates with particular urgency in countries like Liberia, where natural resource […]