Liberia Peacebuilding Office

Strengthening partnerships for sustainable peace in Liberia!

UNDP Liberia recently held a productive engagement with the leadership of the Liberia Peacebuilding Office to explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing peacebuilding efforts across the country.

The discussion highlighted potential areas of cooperation, including the expansion of school peace clubs in high schools and universities, support for peace education curriculum development, promotion of social cohesion and peaceful coexistence between Burkinabè migrants and host communities in southeastern Liberia, and dissemination of findings from the SCORE Wave 4 Report.

Both parties agreed to continue engaging on these priorities as they work together to strengthen peace, inclusion, and social cohesion in Liberia.

At the invitation of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Executive Director of the Liberia Peacebuilding Office, Mr. Sheikh S. S. Kamara participated in a Security Sector Stakeholder Consultations meeting with H. E. Ms. Nicola Clase, Chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Liberia Configuration, Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, II, Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other national stakeholders, regional actors, and international partners to exchange views on key peacebuilding and security priorities critical to sustaining peace in Liberia and the subregion.

During the engagement, the Executive Director highlighted priority areas requiring sustained collaboration and investment, including:

• Women, Youth, Peace and Security
• Concession-community related conflicts
• Cross-border peacebuilding, particularly along the Liberia–Sierra Leone border
• Introducing peace education curriculum in schools across Liberia
• Complementing the efforts of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia (OWECC-L) in information campaigns
• The Palava Hut mechanism as complementarity to transitional justice approach
• Strengthening conflict early warning systems, and
• Fostering social cohesion and integration in Burkinabé-occupied communities in Southeastern Liberia.

The engagement underscored the need for continuous PBF support and the importance of inclusive dialogue, preventive action, and stronger partnerships in advancing sustainable peace in Liberia and across the Mano River region.

GOLA-REAP Engagement | Grand Cape Mount County

From April 26–30, 2025, the Liberia Peacebuilding Office, in partnership with IOM, participated in the GOLA-REAP Project in the Mano River and Temni.

The engagement focused on strengthening social cohesion, border management, and local governance, while promoting peaceful coexistence, sustainable forest management, and community resilience along the Liberia–Sierra Leone border.
�Approach: Community Discussions

Key outcomes:

* Enhanced collaboration between communities, rangers, and authorities

* Identified conflict issues and strengthened peace structures to promote peace.

* Clear recommendations to enhance Forest Ranger and LIS capacity, for improved forest and border management.

* Renewed commitment to protect the Gola Forest and deter illegal activities

Key partners:
Liberia Peacebuilding Office (PBO)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Liberia Immigration Services (LIS)
Forestry Development Authority(FDA)

Together, we are fostering unity, sustainable development, and peace. 🕊️

Eid Mubarak from the Liberia Peacebuilding Office 🌙

Warm wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters for a joyous, peaceful, and blessed Eid celebration.

🎉 Happy New Year 2026 🎉

As we welcome 2026, the Liberia Peacebuilding Office extends warm wishes for a year filled with peace, unity, and shared progress.

May this New Year strengthen our collective commitment to dialogue, harmony, and nation-building. Together, let us continue promoting peace, stability, and inclusive development across Liberia.

Wishing you a peaceful, prosperous, and successful New Year.

🕊️ Happy New Year 2026 🕊️

Happy Holidays from the LPBO!

Happy Birthday to our amazing Senior National M&E (Mr. Curtis G. Dabieh ). Your dedication, positivity, and teamwork make every day brighter. Wishing you success, joy, and all the celebrations you deserve.

Strengthening Partnership and Collaboration.

The Liberia Peace Building Office (LPBO) and the Community Watch Forum of Liberia (CWF-Liberia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly implement and sustain local mechanisms for peace through the Early Warning and Early Response system, crimes and violence reporting and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and other conflict prevention programs that will enhance peace and stability in Liberia. The goal is to strengthen local capacities in conflict early warning data collection, reporting and intervention for conflict prevention.

As Philip Kaleewoun (Finance Manager) embarks on his well-deserved retirement, we honor a distinguished career of exemplary leadership, integrity, and dedication to public service. His contributions, from shaping impactful policies to mentoring future leaders, have left an enduring mark on this office and the wider community.

We extend our deepest gratitude for Philip’s tireless commitment, quiet resilience, and professional excellence. The systems and foundations he has helped establish will continue to guide and strengthen our work for years to come.
Wishing Philip a fulfilling retirement filled with peace, joy, and well-earned rest. His legacy will remain a source of inspiration for us all.

“Liberia is getting better”
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