Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the UN, will deliver its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in the context of the climate crisis. As the ICJ prepares to deliver its historic advisory opinion on climate change, the African Climate Platform—a coalition of civil society organizations, legal experts, […]
Across the continent, women are at the forefront of defending forests, rivers, ancestral lands, and community livelihoods. As caregivers, farmers, and guardians of natural resources, their work is vital to the health of their communities and ecosystems. However, by standing up to land grabs, polluting industries, and illegal exploitation, these women encounter threats, harassment, violence, […]
The Liberian Agricultural Company rubber plantation, spanning an area twice the size of Chicago, employs over 4,000 workers who endure tough conditions for low wages—$5.50 per day for full-time workers, with contract workers, especially women, earning even less. Female workers also face widespread sexual harassment from supervisors. One rubber tapper, Rebecca, recounted being denied work […]
On January 8, 2020, rural women from the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) in Juarson Statutory District, Sinoe County, received a cassava processing mill and bamboo art and craft equipment, supported by Oxfam-Liberia. The donation aims to boost the women’s production of items like fufu, gari, and bamboo furniture, thereby enhancing their income and promoting […]
On March 10, 2025, the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) hosted a webinar marking International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress in Natural Resource Governance.” The event brought together 45 participants, including women leaders, policymakers, and activists from several African countries and NGOs. Discussions focused on women’s critical but underrecognized role […]
To mark the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Natural ResourceWomen Platform (NRWP) in Liberia called for urgent and collective action to end gender-based violence under the theme “Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Towards Beijing+30.” The event highlighted the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, urging a […]