A new European Union-backed initiative aimed at strengthening peace-building and expanding the role of women and young people in transitional justice and reconciliation efforts has been launched in Liberia.
The PeaceGen Project, funded by the European Union with additional support from the Embassy of Ireland in Liberia, is being implemented by the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation in partnership with the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL), the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), the Alliance for Peace, Justice and Human Rights (APJHR), and the National Young Women Political Council of Liberia (NYWPCL).
The project was officially unveiled Tuesday at The Cape Hotel in Monrovia, bringing together representatives of the Liberian government, the European Union Delegation, civil society organizations, youth groups, development partners, and community leaders.
Running from January 2026 to January 2029, the initiative will be implemented in Bomi, Bong, Montserrado, Nimba, and Sinoe counties. Organizers say it will directly benefit about 5,000 people and provide more than 2,500 young Liberians with opportunities to participate in dialogue, advocacy, and community-based peace initiatives.
Speaking at the launch, Anna Brzozowska, Governance Team Leader at the European Union Delegation to Liberia, said lasting peace depends on the active involvement of women and young people.
“Lasting peace in Liberia depends on the full participation of women and young people. Through its support to PeaceGen, the EU is helping to ensure that they are not only part of the conversation, but are recognized as leaders in peacebuilding, reconciliation, and democratic life. By creating space for dialogue, accountability, and remembrance, this project helps connect transitional justice with the leadership of a new generation committed to peace,” Brzozowska said.
Project partners said PeaceGen will strengthen civic engagement and advocacy skills among women and youth, promote reconciliation and accountability through inclusive dialogue, and create platforms that encourage collaboration between communities and decision-makers.
As part of its public outreach efforts, the project also hosted a national radio discussion to encourage conversations on youth participation, women’s leadership, transitional justice, reconciliation, and sustainable peace.
Executive Director of the Liberia Peacebuilding Office, Sheikh S. S. Kamara, described youth engagement as vital to preserving peace and promoting national unity.
“Supporting youth-led engagement and dialogue remains central to sustaining peace in Liberia. The Liberia PeaceGen Project offers an important platform for nurturing these efforts and fostering a culture of mutual understanding,” Kamara said.
The project aligns with Liberia’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security and supports the goals of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, which recognizes the important role young people play in conflict prevention and peace-building.
The launch underscored the commitment of government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners to ensuring that lessons from Liberia’s past help shape a more peaceful and inclusive future.
