The United Nations in Liberia
In Liberia, the United Nations is represented by the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), as well as 16 specialized agencies, funds, programmes, and the World Bank. All UN programmes in Liberia are aligned with the national Poverty Reduction Strategy. Initiatives are underway in each of the Government’s four pillars: enhancing national security; revitalizing the economy; strengthening governance and rule of law; and rehabilitating infrastructure and basic social services.Monrovia, April 24, 2013 - A one day forest-sector conference took place in Monrovia today to discuss experiences and achievements around the implementation of the Non-Legally Binding Instruments (NLBI) Project in Liberia.
In November 2010, Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority and FAO launched the Non-Legally Binding Instruments on All Types of Forests. The project aim was to strengthen political commitment and action at all levels, to enhance sustainable forest management SFM), and to contribute to the achievement of the national Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS).
More...22 April 2013. Monrovia. The third African Vaccination Week (AVW) under the theme “Save lives. Prevent disabilities. Vaccinate.” is being observed in Liberia from 22–28 April 2013. The African Vaccination Week was launched in Liberia jointly by Hon. Hans Barchue, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and Hon. Jewel Howard-Taylor, Senator, Bong County at the Pipeline Community Health Clinic in Monrovia.
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Monrovia, Liberia. 5 April 2013 — The United Nations in Liberia is today observing the milestone of 1,000 days to the end of 2015 – the target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Starting today (5 April ) – the actual milestone date – through to Friday 12 April, UN offices around the world will be working with governments, civil society and international partners to mark “MDG Momentum: 1,000 Days of Action” in a variety of ways.
“The MDGs are the most successful global anti-poverty push in history,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. “The Goals have helped set global and national priorities, mobilize action, and achieve remarkable results.”
(UNHCR): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Liberia has expressed concern over recent security incidents in Côte d’Ivoire that have marred the facilitated voluntary repatriation of Ivorian refugees in Liberia.
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Monrovia, Liberia; March 14, 2013:The Government of Liberia with support from the United Nations in Liberia will on March 21, 2013, hold nation-wide consultations on the Post 2015 Development Agenda.
The objective of these consultations is to ensure a bottom up approach to the development of the next Global Development Agenda, so that the plan is informed by the aspirations, perspectives and voices of the people who will be affected by the Agenda, making an improvement over the previous MDGs in order to facilitate an inclusive, nationally led process.
