Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) and UN Women Liberia have pledged stronger collaboration to advance gender equality and inclusive development in Liberia.
Patience M. Jones, contributing writer
On Thursday, August 28, both institutions convened a high-level strategic technical meeting in Monrovia, bringing together joint technical teams to harmonize efforts and align programs in support of the Government of Liberia’s National Development Plan – the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
Delivering opening remarks, Liberia’s Minister of Gender, Hon. Horace Gbeme-Kollie, reaffirmed the Government’s political will and commitment to championing gender equality and social protection. She praised the growing partnership between the Ministry and UN Women since the ascendency of the Unity Party–led government.
“We must create a genuine and productive space for collaboration—one built on mutual respect, trust, and accountability,” Minister Gbeme-Kollie stated. “This meeting should provide us with a clear direction on how we can strengthen our joint work and achieve measurable outcomes for women, children, and vulnerable groups across Liberia.”
The Minister further emphasized the importance of regular information sharing and effective communication between UN Women and the Government. She urged UN Women to keep the Ministry updated on its nationwide activities to ensure alignment with the AAID Agenda.
“It is vital that progress, achievements, and ongoing initiatives are consistently shared with the Ministry,” she noted. “This will allow us to remain fully informed, track performance, and accurately report on how UN Women’s interventions contribute to Liberia’s national development goals.”
Echoing this stance, UN Women Liberia Country Representative, Ms. Comfort Lamptey, described the meeting as timely and essential.
“Alignment between MoGCSP and UN Women is critical to ensure our efforts directly contribute to national priorities under the AAID Agenda,” Ms. Lamptey said. “This engagement is an opportunity to reflect on progress, identify gaps, and agree on joint priorities for 2025 and beyond.”
The dialogue reaffirmed the shared commitment of MoGCSP and UN Women to advancing gender equality, protecting the rights of women and girls, and ensuring their active participation in Liberia’s development process.
Both parties agreed to intensify institutional coordination, streamline program delivery, and build resilience for long-term, nationally owned gender-responsive initiatives.
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