NEC Liberia, Political Parties and Partners Convene to Advance Women’s Representation and Inclusive Political Participation

Monrovia, Liberia – Friday, 23 October 2026

Political party leaders, electoral authorities and development partners gathered in Monrovia on Friday for a one-day Inter-Party Dialogue on Women’s Representation and Inclusive Political Participation.

Held at Monrovia City Hall under the leadership of the Inter-Party Consultative Committee, the dialogue focused on practical measures for making Liberia’s political process more inclusive.

NEC Chairperson Jonathan K. Weedor and members of the Board of Commissioners attended the event, alongside leaders of registered political parties.

Representatives of development partners and women’s political advocacy groups also took part in the discussions.

Participants included UN Women representative Yemi Falayajo, UNDP Good Governance Lead Stanley Kamara, and representatives of the Coalition of Political Parties Women in Liberia.

Organizers said the dialogue sought to strengthen women’s representation and promote broader participation in political leadership.

Discussions centered on gender inclusion, electoral reforms and opportunities to address barriers affecting women and other underrepresented groups.

UN Women Liberia organized the dialogue in collaboration with UNDP Liberia through the Liberia Electoral Support Project.

Key sessions examined findings from a gender audit of 12 registered political parties.

Participants also reviewed recommendations from a gender and inclusion analysis of Liberia’s New Elections Law, as amended in 2014.

Discussions highlighted opportunities to strengthen the inclusion of women, young people and persons with disabilities within the electoral legal framework and political party structures.

Organizers noted that bringing political party leaders and electoral stakeholders around the same table created space for practical recommendations.

Such recommendations could help reduce barriers to participation and advance more representative political leadership ahead of future elections.

Women, young people and persons with disabilities continue to face barriers to political representation, according to organizers.

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