IPNEWS: The Ministry of National Defense (MoD), in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), has officially launched a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at increasing women’s participation in the Armed Forces of Liberia and international peacekeeping missions.
The campaign, which commenced today, is titled “Strengthening the Armed Forces of Liberia’s Women’s Active Participation in Peace and Security Through Deployment to Peacekeeping Missions.” It is being implemented under the Elsie Initiative Fund.
The awareness campaign seeks to engage women’s groups, youth groups, local government officials, market women, Peace Huts, rural women, young women’s groups, traditional leaders, chiefs and elders, and religious leaders to promote greater understanding and support for women’s participation in military service.
The campaign will be implemented across all fifteen counties in two phases and is expected to conclude on August 12, 2026.
Phase One is currently underway in two regions:
Western Region: Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, and Gbarpolu Counties.
Northern Region: Bong, Lofa, and Nimba Counties.
Following the successful completion of Phase One, the campaign will expand to the remaining counties under Phase Two.
The primary objective of the campaign is to support the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of Liberia’s efforts to increase women’s representation in the military by improving public understanding, challenging negative social norms and stereotypes, and building stronger family and community support for women’s participation in military service and peacekeeping operations.
The campaign officially commenced today in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, and Gbarnga, Bong County.
Activities will continue in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, and Bopolu, Gbarpolu County, while the Northern Region team proceeds to Voinjama, Lofa County, and Sanniquellie, Nimba County.
Through community engagements, public awareness sessions, and dialogue with key stakeholders, the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of Liberia aim to foster an enabling environment that encourages more women to pursue careers in the military and contribute to national, regional, and international peace and security efforts.
