Liberia Coalition on Youth Peace and Security

17/12/2025

The Liberia Coalition on Youth Peace and Security (LCYPS) proudly congratulates Abdullah O. Bility, Co-Chair of the Coalition, on winning the 10x10 YPS Stories Initiative Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership, commitment, and contribution to advancing the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda in Liberia.

This recognition reflects the Coalition’s collective efforts to promote meaningful youth participation in peacebuilding, policy engagement, and national decision-making processes. Under his co-leadership, LCYPS has strengthened collaboration among youth-led organizations, civil society, government institutions, and development partners, while contributing to the development and implementation of Liberia’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security.

The Coalition views this award as an affirmation of the vital role young people continue to play as peacebuilders, advocates, and change agents in Liberia. It also reinforces LCYPS’s commitment to championing youth-led solutions for sustainable peace, security, and inclusive development.

LCYPS congratulates its Co-Chair and looks forward to continued collective action in advancing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda across Liberia.

09/12/2025

10 Years of UNSCR 2250: Liberia Steps Forward with Youth at the Helm 🇱🇷

Today, we celebrate a decade since the adoption of UNSCR 2250, the first UN resolution to recognize young people as key actors in peacebuilding.

As the Liberian Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (LCYPS), we proudly join the global community in marking this milestone and we do so with renewed purpose.

📣 On August 29, 2025, Liberia officially launched its National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security (NAP-YPS) a bold, youth-driven roadmap that places young people at the center of peacebuilding and decision-making. Liberia is now the third country in West Africa to adopt a YPS NAP.

🧩 Developed through a highly participatory process, the NAP reflects the voices of youth from across Liberia, including grassroots communities, young women, and persons with disabilities. It outlines strategic priorities for:
- Inclusive participation in governance and peace processes
- Protection of youth rights and dignity
- Prevention of violence and conflict drivers
- Partnerships with youth-led organizations
- Reintegration of youth affected by conflict

💪 This is more than a policy; it’s a commitment to action. And we, the LCYPS, are ready to lead.

🔗 We call on all partners to:
✅ Support the implementation of Liberia’s YPS NAP
✅ Invest in youth-led peacebuilding initiatives
✅ Ensure youth voices shape Liberia’s future

📍The journey continues. Let’s make the next 10 years even more transformative.

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UNFPA Liberia
Federation Of Liberian Youth
European Union in Liberia
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia
United Network of Young Peacebuilders
Ministry Of Youth and Sports
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liberia

09/12/2025

Exciting update!
On Dec 15, 2025, the Liberia Coalition on Youth Peace and Security convened our 4th quarter meeting and adopted our 2026 roadmap!

We're implementing Liberia's first National Action Plan (NAP) on Youth Peace and Security, placing young people at the forefront of peacebuilding and decision-making. Huge thanks to our partners: UNFPA Liberia, Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia, Embassy of Ireland in Liberia, UN Women Liberia, Ministry of Youth and Sports Liberia, Federation of Liberian Youth, and CRS Liberia for their support! 🙏

Passion, dedication, and strength are driving our mission to empower young Liberians for social change!
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UNFPA Liberia
UNFPA West and Central Africa, UNFPA Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre
European Union in Liberia
United Network of Young Peacebuilders
U.S. Embassy

30/08/2025

From IDEA to VISUALIZATION and now it's ACTION

09/08/2025

The Liberia Coalition on Youth Peace and Security Ministry of Youth and Sport, UNFPA and partners concluded a two days Validation Workshop of the National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security (NAP YPS), under the theme: "Setting the Vision and Strategic Priorities", in Kakata City, Margibi County, Liberia.

The two days Validation workshop further strengthen our commitment towards:

Youth Empowerment: Create safe spaces for youth to voice concerns, set goals, and prioritize strategies for peace and security

Inclusive Decision-Making: Ensure youth participation in decision-making processes, addressing systemic barriers and stakeholder engagement

Peacebuilding and Security: Foster kindness, non-violence, and peacebuilding efforts among youth, recognizing their role in driving positive change

The validation exercise concluding with a signing of resolution reaffirming if coalition, stakeholders and government commitment to the full implementation of the National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security.

Thanks to our development partners, the government through the ministry of Youth and Sports and young people of Liberia who has dedicated their all towards advancing of the YPS agenda in Liberia.

UNFPA Liberia
UNFPA West and Central Africa, UNFPA Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre
European Union in Liberia
Ministry Of Youth and Sports

08/08/2025

04/08/2025

In Liberia, young people face challenges that obstruct their participation in peacebuilding, security, socio-economic development. Despite cultural, political, and ethnic differences, a persistent thread of marginalization, exclusion from peace processes, decision-making, economic hardship, and socio-cultural barriers consistently undermines the potential of young people to drive transformational change within their communities.

Since last year, the Liberia Coalition on Youth Peace and Security comprising Youth and Civil Society Organizations, Government of Liberia, and Development partners have been working alongside a Technical Consultant to develop Liberia National Action Plan (NAP) on Youth Peace and Security (YPS) through regional consultations, design workshops, Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, Desk Review, Survey, and Peer review.

This week (August 7-8 2025) we will convene in Kakata, Margibi County for a high level validation meeting on the NAP. Thanks to the young people, our partners, and the government for their relentless support toward this initiative. Together we can foster a community that encourage inclusive and participatory peace processes and decision-making.

Federation Of Liberian Youth
UNFPA Liberia
UNDP Liberia
UNFPA West and Central Africa, UNFPA Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre
United Network of Young Peacebuilders
Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict
European Union in Liberia
of Ireland in Liberia
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia

08/03/2025

Exciting Update from the Liberia Coalition on Youth Peace and Security!

Over the past three days, we successfully hosted a transformative design workshop with support from UNFPA Liberia on the draft National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security. Together with passionate youth leaders, coalition members, and key stakeholders, we explored innovative strategies to enhance youth participation in peacebuilding and security.

🌟 Highlights of the Workshop:
- Understanding the YPS Agenda and local impacts.
- Collaborative design thinking and strategy development.
- Reviewing the draft National Action Plan, aligning it with key development pillars
and implementation
- Committing to action.

We are inspired by the energy and commitment of all participants and look forward to finalizing and implementing the actionable plans developed during this workshop. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey towards a peaceful and secure Liberia for all youth!






YMCA of Liberia
Federation Of Liberian Youth
Liberia
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia

06/03/2025

Footage of day one (March 5, 2025) from an ongoing three days workshop on the National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security (NAP YPS) in Liberia
Held at Royal Grand Hotel


UNFPA Liberia
Federation Of Liberian Youth
YMCA of Liberia