Civil Society (Liberia)

Strengthening Civil Society's Voice in National Reconciliation and Dealing with the Past

Curse or cure?

Natural resource management in Liberia

On 15-16 May, International Alert co-hosted a conference in Monrovia on natural resource management in Liberia.

Fri, 31/05/2013

Enhancing socio-economic opportunities for ex-combatants in Liberia

Zuleika Candan
October, 2012
International Alert
8 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-35-0

Oversubscription, financial constraints, unrealistic timelines and a format transposed from other countries with insufficient consideration for the local context were some of the pitfalls of the disarmament, demobilisation, rehabilitation and reintegration process in Liberia. This case study critically explores the effectiveness of the component geared towards providing ex-combatants with long-term livelihood opportunities and psycho-social support.

This case study looks at the rehabilitation of ex-combatants in Liberia, examining the effectivеness of providing livelihood opportunities and psycho-social support.

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Enhancing socio-economic opportunities for ex-combatants in post-conflict environments

Case study series summary
International Alert
October, 2012
International Alert
6 pages
London, UK
978-1-906677-33-6

This report summarises the findings of a series of case studies which explore the socio-economic aspects of reintegration programmes for ex-combatants in a number of conflict-affected countries where International Alert works: Nepal, Liberia and

This report summarises the findings of a series of case studies which explore the socio-economic aspects of reintegration programmes for ex-combatants in Nepal, Liberia and Uganda.

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Reconciliation in Liberia

Alert and EU support Liberia’s civil society in reconciliation process

International Alert and the Delegation of the European Union to Liberia have announced a two-year initiative aimed at strengthening the voice of Liberia’s civil society organisations (CSOs) in the national reconciliation process.

The project, entitled “Strengthening Civil Society’s Voice in National Reconciliation and Dealing with the Past”, aims to improve communication and understanding between communities and policymakers on the conflict risks and opportunities for long-term peace and reconciliation in Liberia.

Jackson Speare, Head of Office – Liberia
Tue, 28/08/2012

What women can do for peace

International Alert marks the 11th anniversary of Resolution 1325

 

What women can do for peace

Minna Lyytikainen
Sun, 30/10/2011

Enabling Effective Citizenship

Enhancing the Political Participation of Women and Youth
International Alert
April, 2011
International Alert
66 pages
London, UK

For large parts of the population in West Africa, political participation and contribution to public circles is impaired by a number of challenges. Women and young people, in particular, might face cultural, economic or political obstacles when attempting to make their voices heard.

A toolkit for those working to facilitate the participation of women and youth in public circles in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

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