By Lovetee Waynawhere
Monrovia, Liberia — Stakeholders from across civil society, and grassroots advocacy networks convened on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Royal Grand Hotel for a high-level dialogue in support of the proposed Women and Girls Protections Act of 2025.
The meeting was organized by the National Campaigners Against Harmful Traditional Practices(NACAHP)as part of ongoing efforts to build national consensus and momentum around the landmark legislation.
The dialogue opened with acknowledgments of the collective progress made in recent years to eliminate practices that endanger the rights, health, and dignity of Liberian women and girls.
Miatta Garmai Darwolor highlighted the growing public awareness and strengthened community engagement resulting from advocacy campaigns led by NACAHP and partner organizations.
A central feature of the event was the presentation of a strategic advocacy plan aimed at guiding the next phase of national mobilization by the lead coordinator of the National Campaigners Against Harmful Traditional Practices(NACAHP), Marian G. Deah.
The plan outlines targeted community outreach, legislative engagement, public education, and partnerships designed to ensure the bill’s passage and long-term implementation.
During the open-floor discussion, participants offered candid feedback and identified persistent challenges, including limited resources, cultural resistance, gaps in law enforcement, and the need for sustained public sensitization.
Civil society representatives called for stronger coordination among advocacy actors.
By the close of the meeting, stakeholders reaffirmed their shared commitment to working collaboratively toward the passage of the Women and Girls Protections Act.
The gathering concluded with a strong message of unity: that safeguarding Liberia’s women and girls requires sustained advocacy, constructive dialogue, and unwavering political will.
NACHP expressed gratitude to all participants, noting that the insights shared will play a critical role in shaping the ongoing national campaign.
The organization pledged to continue mobilizing communities and institutions until the protections outlined in the Act become a lived reality for every woman and girl in Liberia.
