# Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP)


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- [Press Statement by the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP)](https://nrwomenplatform.org/press-statement-by-the-natural-resource-women-platform-nrwp/): 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 Justice Day on April 15, 2026. We stand in strong solidarity with the powerful call led by WoMin African Alliance and its partners under the theme: “Our Lands, Our Voices: African Women United for Reparations and Climate Justice!”—a call that reflects the collective demands emerging […]
- [Press Release | Launch of inaugural African Women’s Climate Justice Day](https://nrwomenplatform.org/press-release-launch-of-inaugural-african-womens-climate-justice-day/): (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 United for Reparations and Climate Justice!” This landmark Day of Action emerges at a critical moment. As the world faces escalating climate catastrophes, wars and resource-driven conflicts, deepening inequality, and widespread ecological destruction, African women – who are among the most impacted – are also […]
- [Protecting Coastal Communities – Zero Waste Action in Buchanan, Liberia.](https://nrwomenplatform.org/protecting-coastal-communities-from-waste-and-industrial-pollution-in-liberia-international-day-of-zero-waste-community-action-in-buchanan/): 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 as environmental champions, leading a clean-up exercise to restore community spaces. Their work was documented through “before” and “after” photos, which captured both the scale of the challenge and the transformative power of collective effort. The day concluded with a vibrant community parade, where participants […]
- [International Day of Forests](https://nrwomenplatform.org/international-day-of-forests/): 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 forest-dependent women in protecting and preserving these ecosystems. Across Liberia, women living in and around forest communities are the backbone of environmental stewardship. They are farmers, seed keepers, water providers, and caregivers whose survival and well-being are directly tied to the health of forests. Yet, […]
- [World Day of Social Justice 2026: Bridging Gaps for Inclusion](https://nrwomenplatform.org/world-day-of-social-justice-2026-bridging-gaps-for-inclusion/): February 20, 2026 — The Natural Resource Women’s Platform (NRWP) proudly joins the global community in commemorating the United Nations designated World Day of Social Justice. This annual observance calls on governments, civil society organizations, private institutions, and communities to intensify efforts toward fairness, dignity, equity, and inclusive development worldwide. The day highlights the urgent need to address persistent inequalities such as poverty, social exclusion, unemployment, and discrimination, while promoting social protection and decent work for all. The official 2026 theme, “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” underscores the urgency of dismantling structural barriers and expanding opportunities for marginalized […]
- [Reclaiming Climate Justice: African Women Build a Lasting Political Movement](https://nrwomenplatform.org/reclaiming-climate-justice-african-women-build-a-lasting-political-movement/): Monrovia, Liberia — February 3–6, 2026 The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP), in partnership with the WoMin Alliance Trust, convened the African Women’s Climate Assembly (WCA) Steering Committee Strategic Reflection and Planning Meeting. This historic gathering brought together feminist leaders and grassroots organizers from ten African countries, marking a decisive turning point in the Assembly’s journey. The WCA is officially transitioning from a model of periodic convenings into a permanent, structured feminist political movement deeply rooted in the lived realities of African women. Addressing the Root Causes of Climate Injustice The meeting was driven by a critical recognition: women across […]
- [NRWP Stands in Solidarity with Persons with Disabilities on IDPD 2025](https://nrwomenplatform.org/nrwp-stands-in-solidarity-with-persons-with-disabilities-on-idpd-2025/): 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 representation for persons with disabilities in Liberia. Women and girls with disabilities face intersecting discrimination, leaving them at heightened risk of poverty and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). “Sustainable development cannot be achieved unless the rights, priorities, and leadership of persons with disabilities—especially women and […]
- [NRWP Launches “16 Demands for 16 Days” to End Violence Against Women, Girls, and Environmental Defenders in Liberia](https://nrwomenplatform.org/nrwp-launches-16-demands-for-16-days-to-end-violence-against-women-girls-and-environmental-defenders-in-liberia/): 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 young women continue to face rising threats—violence, intimidation, discrimination, and denial of justice. Those who challenge land grabs, harmful investments, exploitation, and environmental destruction are often silenced or attacked, risking their safety for the sake of their communities and the planet. In response, NRWP is […]
- [Cultivating Change: The Women Who Refuse to Give Up](https://nrwomenplatform.org/cultivating-change-the-women-who-refuse-to-give-up/): 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 no matter the obstacles. From the first planting to the final harvest, these women have poured their strength, skill, and determination into the soil. Every handful of rice they gather represents months of tireless work, patience, and resilience. Their hands, strong, calloused, and steady, are […]
- [NRWP Empowers Women in Margibi County with Baking Skills Training](https://nrwomenplatform.org/nrwp-empowers-women-in-margibi-county-with-baking-skills-training/): 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, Gleegba, Jeh-Jeh, Gborbor, Bondolo, Blomue, Kuwah-ta, and Bapolu, significantly impacted by the Salala Rubber Corporation (now Jetty Rubber LCC) Concession. These women have often faced challenges, including forced relocation and severe disruption to their traditional livelihoods. Building Economic Resilience and Self-Reliance This initiative falls under […]
- [Flooding in Monrovia’s Slums: Women and Children Carry the Heaviest Burden](https://nrwomenplatform.org/flooding-in-monrovias-slums-women-and-children-carry-the-heaviest-burden/): 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 of Loss and Disruption The impact of the flood is deeply personal for residents, with women and children bearing the heaviest burden. A mother of four in Clara Town, who sells at the market, described her daily struggle: “Today I’m not able to go out […]
- [Global Day of Struggle Against Industrial Monoculture.](https://nrwomenplatform.org/global-day-of-struggle-against-industrial-monoculture/): 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, and children. The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP), Green Advocates International (GAI), and the Alliance for Rural Democracy (ARD), along with our partners and frontline communities, condemn ongoing land grabbing, forced evictions, and environmental destruction caused by multinational corporations— including Sime Darby/Mano Palm Oil, Golden […]
- [Natural Resource Women Platform Joins Regional Consultation on UN Tax Convention and Ending Austerity.](https://nrwomenplatform.org/natural-resource-women-platform-joins-regional-consultation-on-un-tax-convention-and-ending-austerity/): 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 of a broader continental push to ensure Africa has a strong, unified voice in shaping global tax reform and developing alternatives to harmful austerity measures. For Liberia, these discussions are more urgent than ever. Despite the nation’s rich natural resources, billions are lost each year […]
- [From Ashes to Hope: Empowering Rural Women in four communities, Juarzon District, Sinoe County, through the NRWP.](https://nrwomenplatform.org/from-ashes-to-hope-empowering-rural-women-in-four-communities-juarzon-district-sinoe-county-through-the-nrwp/): 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 initiatives in Gbason Town, Karmo Town, Sargbeh, and Bilibokree. From 2018 to 2020, the NRWP implemented projects designed to boost the economic and social standing of rural women. Activities implemented during the project period include Cassava Processing Mills, Bamboo Arts and Crafts, Village Savings and […]
- [Seeds of Hope and Sovereignty](https://nrwomenplatform.org/seeds-of-hope-and-sovereignty/): 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 strength. Led by the Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP), a community seed bank initiative is transforming rural agriculture, food sovereignty, and women’s climate leadership. These seed banks are more than just storage facilities — they are living symbols of resilience, resistance, and renewal. Restoring What […]
- [International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies – September 7, 2025](https://nrwomenplatform.org/international-day-of-clean-air-for-blue-skies-september-7-2025/): 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. Communities Under Threat Communities near Firestone Rubber Plantation, Salala Rubber Corporation, Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC), Equatorial Oil Palm, Mano Oil Palm, MNG Gold, Bea Mountain, and ArcelorMittal face widespread pollution and environmental damage: Women and children bear the heaviest burden collecting contaminated water, struggling with […]
- [Statement by the African Climate Platform on the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change](https://nrwomenplatform.org/statement-by-the-african-climate-platform-on-the-icj-advisory-opinion-on-climate-change/): 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, and climate justice advocates across the continent—expresses our profound anticipation of a ruling that could reinforce the urgency of global climate action and complement our ongoing petition on climate crisis, that is before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR). Our Expectations from […]
- [A Landmark Petition: Safeguarding Africa’s Women Environmental Defenders](https://nrwomenplatform.org/a-landmark-petition-safeguarding-africas-women-environmental-defenders/): 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, and even death. The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) proudly welcomes the filing of a landmark petition before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This groundbreaking legal effort, led by the African Climate Platform (ACP) and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) in […]
- [The Rubber Barons](https://nrwomenplatform.org/the-rubber-barons/): 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 after refusing a supervisor’s sexual demands, highlighting the exploitation and abuse faced by women in the industry. Read more  
- [Liberia: Sinoe Women Benefit From Oxfam Liberia's Livelihood Program](https://nrwomenplatform.org/liberia-sinoe-women-benefit-from-oxfam-liberias-livelihood-program/): 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 economic activities among rural women and youth in the region. read more
- [INVESTING IN WOMEN, NRWP CALLS FOR GENDER EQUITY IN NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE](https://nrwomenplatform.org/investing-in-women-nrwp-calls-for-gender-equity-in-natural-resource-governance/): 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 in natural resource governance and the barriers they face, such as cultural norms, financial exclusion, and weak legal enforcement. Key recommendations included strengthening women’s networks, investing in education and financial empowerment, advocating gender-inclusive policies, and enhancing women’s leadership through technology and representation. NRWP urged immediate […]
- [NRWP CALLS FOR ACTION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS](https://nrwomenplatform.org/nrwp-calls-for-action-to-end-violence-against-women-and-girls/): 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 shift “From Talk to Action.” NRWP leaders emphasized the ongoing threat of violence to women’s health, dignity, and rights, and called on the Liberian government to enforce protective laws and policies. Alarming statistics from the Ministry of Gender and the LDHS reveal the high prevalence […]

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- [Programs](https://nrwomenplatform.org/programs/): Knowledge Building Research and documents complainants and grievances of women on the issue of land, natural resources, SGBV and other challenges they face that impends their use, control and management of resources they depend on for livelihood. Capacity Building Empowers women with the requite knowledge requires in protecting, defending and claiming deprived rights. Movement Building Strengthened existing structures of natural resource-dependent women in rural communities and aimed to decentralize across Liberia’s 15 counties. Livelihood Support Allows the provision of seed capital, value addition to food production and sustainability measures for land ownership (use, manage and control). Climate Justice Allows empowerment […]
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- [About us](https://nrwomenplatform.org/about/): We amplify the voices of under-represented women who are dependent on land and natural resources and women human rights defenders. The Natural Resource Women Platform (NRWP) is a not-for-profit umbrella organization comprising community-based organizations, women human rights defenders, women dependent on land and natural resources, indigenous women, women working in large-scale concession and industrial areas, and women engaged in self-employing pro-poor entrepreneurial activities in both rural and urban slum and squatter communities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7bgp_rCGzg We support women’s rights to access and control land, water and food. Our Mission Our Vision Our Goal To amplify the voices of under-represented women who are […]
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