Monrovia, Liberia – December 3, 2025 – The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” NRWP highlights the urgent need to dismantle systemic barriers that limit access to education, healthcare, livelihoods, justice, and […]
Monrovia, Liberia — As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) is calling for urgent, coordinated, and sustained action to end violence against women, girls, gender-diverse people, and environmental defenders across Liberia. Grassroots women, land and environmental defenders, climate activists, rural women, market women, and […]
The air at the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) Communal Farm is filled with energy, laughter, and pride as women come together to celebrate the latest rice harvest. This moment is more than just another farming season, it is a story of endurance, solidarity, and transformation, led by women who have refused to give up […]
The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP), through its Community Advocacy for Land and Livelihood Support (CALLS) Project, has successfully concluded a two-day Baking Skills Training in Dede Town, Weala District, Margibi County. Held on October 1&2, 2025, the intensive training initiative brought together 21 women from 13 communities including Monkey-tail, Dedeta 1&2, Jorkpolorsue, Ansata, Dokai-ta, […]
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in parts of Monrovia, particularly in overcrowded slum areas such as Via Town, Doe Communities, and Clara Town. Homes were flooded with dirty, sewage-contaminated water, creating hazardous living conditions and posing serious health risks. For many residents, this flooding is a recurring nightmare. Personal Stories […]
MONROVIA – Today, September 21, 2025, as the world observes the Global Day of Struggle Against Industrial Monoculture, communities across Liberia are rising to declare: Enough is enough! For too long, rubber and oil palm giants have seized our land, destroyed our forests and rivers, and disrespected the lives and dignity of indigenous peoples, women, […]
NAIROBI, KENYA – September 17, 2025 – The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) is proud to announce its participation in the Regional Consultation on the UN Tax Convention and Ending Austerity, a pivotal three-day event bringing together African feminist movements, activists, and policy experts. The consultation, which runs from September 17–19, is a key part […]
In a Country facing poverty and economic hardship, rural women remain among the most vulnerable. In Juarzon Statutory District, Sinoe County, women face severe challenges due to limited opportunities and lack of capacity. To address this, the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP), with support from OXFAM-Liberia, worked to empower women and improve livelihoods through capacity-building […]
How Liberian Women Are Reclaiming Food Systems and Fighting Climate Change, One Seed at a Time In the rural heartlands of Bomi County, Liberia, a quiet revolution is taking hold. It doesn’t roar with protests or echo through legislatures, but it grows with every seed planted, every story shared, and every woman who discovers her […]
Standing with Communities Across Liberia On this International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) stands with communities across Liberia that continue to face the devastating effects of industrial pollution, deforestation, and extractive activities. Clean air is a human right, yet for many Liberians, it remains a daily challenge. […]