The Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) will, from April 12–25, 2026, roll out a series of community consultations and town hall engagements across eight of Liberia’s fifteen counties, aimed at advancing women’s political participation and promoting electoral legal reform.
The initiative is being implemented under a US$1 million project supported by the IBSA ((India, Brazil, and South Africa), Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation, covering the period 2025–2027. The 18-month program is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of the WLCL, promote gender-responsive lawmaking, and enhance women’s leadership and representation at both national and community levels.
The project is led by the WLCL in collaboration with CareFound Liberia, with technical support from UN Women.
The community engagements will serve as vital platforms for public dialogue, transparency, and accountability. They are intended to achieve two primary goals: first, to raise awareness about the IBSA-supported project, its objectives, expected outcomes, and opportunities for women’s socio-political and economic empowerment; and second, to actively engage citizens in discussions around electoral legal reform, particularly focusing on Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) and policy options such as mandatory gender quotas to enhance women’s representation.
Through these consultations, members of the Women’s Caucus will directly engage their constituents, listen to concerns, and gather grassroots perspectives. The process is expected to strengthen the relationship between legislators and citizens, deepen public understanding of reform priorities, and support sustained advocacy for inclusive governance.
The engagements will target a broad range of stakeholders, including women, girls, youth, civil society organizations, local authorities, the media, and community leaders.
Key Objectives of the Engagements:
• To inform constituents about the IBSA-supported project and its benefits for women’s empowerment;
• To facilitate direct dialogue between WLCL members and citizens on electoral legal reform;
• To build public awareness and support for Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) and mandatory gender quotas;
• To identify barriers to women’s political participation, including violence against women in elections and politics (VAWEP);
• To strengthen partnerships with civil society, local leaders, and the media for coordinated advocacy;
• To generate community-informed recommendations to guide legislative and advocacy processes.
The Eight Counties and Districts Targeted include;
• Grand Bassa County – County-wide
• Gbarpolu County – County-wide
• Grand Cape Mount County – County-wide, Districts 1 & 3
• Montserrado County – Districts 1 & 5
• Margibi County – District 3
• Bong County – District 6
• Lofa County – District 2
• Grand Gedeh County – District 2
The WLCL calls on citizens, stakeholders, and community leaders in the targeted counties to actively participate in these engagements, as their voices are critical to shaping inclusive electoral reforms and strengthening democratic governance in Liberia.
About WLCL:
The Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia is a cross-party body of female lawmakers committed to advancing gender equality, promoting women’s leadership, and championing policies that improve the lives of women and girls across Liberia.
