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 […]
Earth Day 2026: Turning Awareness into Action for a Sustainable Future “On Mother Earth Day, we recognize women not just as victims of climate change, but as powerful leaders of change.” Every year on April 22, the world unites to observe International Mother Earth Day; a moment to reflect on our relationship with the planet […]
NRWP Statement in Support of the Inaugural African Women’s Climate Justice DayApril 15, 2026 – Monrovia, Liberia The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP), a nonprofit organization advancing women’s rights, environmental justice, and climate resilience in Liberia, proudly joins African women’s movements, grassroots organizations, and allies across the continent to commemorate the inaugural African Women’s Climate […]
(2024 WCA regional participants marching in Saly, Senegal.Photo:WoMin) African Women Rise for Climate Justice and Reparations On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, hundreds of women environmental defenders, community organizations, and their allies will mobilize across the continent and beyond to mark the inaugural African Women’s Climate Justice Day, under the theme: “Our Lands, Our Voices: African Women […]
Buchanan, Liberia – March 30, 2026 – On the International Day of Zero Waste, the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP), in partnership with its Grand Bassa Natural Resource Rights Platform, joined community members in Buchanan to raise awareness and promote environmental responsibility. In Big Fanti Town and Small Fanti Town, thirty women and youth mobilized […]
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County | March 30, 2026 Marine pollution is an increasing threat to Liberia’s coastal communities – undermining food security, damaging ecosystems, and putting livelihoods at risk. In Buchanan, where many families depend on fishing, the impacts of poor waste management are already being felt. To mark the International Day of Zero Waste […]
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County | March 28 & 30, 2026 Marine pollution is an increasing threat to Liberia’s coastal communities undermining food security, damaging ecosystems, and putting livelihoods at risk. In Buchanan, where many families depend on fishing, the impacts of poor waste management are already being felt. To mark the International Day of Zero […]
March 21, 2026 From Margins to Guardians: Women at the Heart of Forest Conservation Monrovia, Liberia – On this year’s International Day of Forests, the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) joins the global community in recognizing the critical role forests play in sustaining life, livelihoods, and climate resilience. We also highlight the indispensable role of […]