12/03/2026
🌍 Strengthening Digital Rights & Security for Civil Society in Liberia
In today’s world, human rights are not only defended in communities and courtrooms — they are also defended online. 💻🔐
This week, the Campaign for Human Rights and Developments (CHRD) proudly participated in the Digital Rights Advocacy, Activism and Security Building Programme for Civil Society Organizations in West Africa, organized by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) based in Ghana.
As part of an intensive four-day regional training (March 9–12, 2026) taking place across Liberia, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire, CHRD was honored to be selected among only ten Civil Society Organizations in Liberia to participate. Two CHRD staff members represented our organization, learning alongside fellow advocates committed to protecting rights in the digital age.
During the training, participants explored critical and timely issues shaping the future of human rights and civic action online, including:
🔹 Digital security and data protection
🔹 Cybersecurity for civil society organizations
🔹 Digital incident response planning
🔹 AI and human rights implications
🔹 Phishing and social engineering threats
🔹 Digital rights advocacy and activism
🔹 Protecting civic space during internet disruptions
The sessions went beyond theory as they equipped organizations like CHRD with practical tools to protect sensitive data, strengthen digital systems, prevent and respond to cyber threats, and safeguard the rights of citizens in the digital space.
With years of experience working at the intersection of human rights and digital spaces, CHRD also contributed to discussions by highlighting key challenges facing Liberia, particularly the absence of a comprehensive Data Protection Law and an Independent Data Protection Authority.
As Liberia continues to expand its digital ecosystem, protecting people’s privacy, data, and freedom of expression online has never been more urgent.
Guided by global and regional human rights frameworks such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection, to which Liberia is a signatory, CHRD remains committed to:
✨ Promoting responsible digital governance
✨ Advancing digital rights advocacy
✨ Supporting stronger cybersecurity practices for civil society
✨ Contributing to policy conversations around data protection and digital freedoms
At CHRD, we believe human rights must be protected everywhere people live their lives including online.
The knowledge and networks gained from this programme will strengthen our ongoing efforts to promote safer digital spaces, protect civic actors, and advance human rights in Liberia’s growing digital landscape.