Solidaridad has enhanced the capacity of two Liberian cocoa processing companies in #cocoa bean aggregation, processing, branding & marketing, under #COVADEP funded by #EUinLiberia. Both companies contribute to increasing the value of cocoa beans harvested by our beneficiaries.

⁦Liberian eco guards ensuring that the rain forest is used wisely so it can be sustained for generations to come. ⁦Embassy of Sweden in Liberia⁩ supporting community forest management to fight poverty and climate change. ⁦Sida⁩ ⁦Ambassador-designate Karl Backéus⁩ ⁦Ulf Källstig⁩

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Honored to witness the moving end of mission ceremony of Armed Forces of Liberia Contingent in MINUSMA

Happy to visit the school for the deaf in Kakata. Nice to see the long-term cooperation between the Methodist Church in Liberia and in Sweden enabling this education. Thanks to Equmeniakyrkan & Equmenia for the support!🇱🇷🇸🇪

Today I attended the very moving ceremony to mark the end of the 🇱🇷 contribution to the UN Peacekeeping mission to #Mali - great to hear George Weah recognise the 🇬🇧 contribution to the AFL’s training for MINUSMA deployment British Peace Support Team (Africa)

Congratulations to 🇱🇷 on a successful 10 year deployment, & we salute the sacrifice of the 8 members of the Armed Forces of Liberia who were killed or injured in Mali.

In my latest for The Guardian, I report on the terrible conditions of Liberia's prison system amidst continuous calls for reform. According to a 2022 human rights report, "there were times when prisoners were required to sleep in shifts due to overcrowding" theguardian.com/world/2023/dec…

H.E President George Weah decorates soldiers who have returned home after serving in MINUSMA.The UN deeply appreciates Liberia’s efforts in supporting peacekeeping in different countries.We wish them the best as they come to contribute to sustaining existing peace and democracy.

Happy to attend the inauguration of the National Unification Sports Park on Redemption Beach in Monrovia. Impressive park with lots of opportunities for sports and walking along the beach. Also important with the National Unity Monument on this historic beach of Liberia🇱🇷🇸🇪

Cold chain warriors needed in 🇱🇷! ❄️ UNICEF Liberia seeks a champion for child health! Join us as a National Cold Chain Officer & ensure life-saving vaccines reach every child: Manage & maintain cold chain Train technicians across Liberia Apply now! ➡️ uni.cf/49iCB47

Great to attend the dissemination meeting of REDRESS yesterday & learn about all the amazing work that NIHR Global Health & LSTM are doing in partnership with 🇱🇷 counterparts on neglected tropical diseases here - some really inspiring stories! FCDO Global Health

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What a privilege for UN to honor H.E Dr. George Manneh Weah the President of the Republic of Liberia in recognition of his contribution to peace & democracy. This was done at the unveiling of the bicentennial Square Providence island where freed slaves first arrived in Liberia.

Enjoying Unification Square in Monrovia❤️🇱🇷

How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council? Institutions must reflect today’s world, not that of 80 years ago. September’s Summit of the Future will be an opportunity to consider global governance reforms & re-build trust.

This morning, Neil Bradley met colleagues from Tony Blair Institute for Global Change who are visiting 🇱🇷 for the presidential inauguration & to scope out possible areas of engagement. Great discussion about prospects for sustainable & inclusive development over the coming years.

Today, DAS Nardi met w/ 🇱🇷 Liberia’s Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman, to discuss the future of policing -- with a focus on improving female representation on the force and investigating corrupt actors who undermine the rule of law.

President Joseph Boakai signing the Executive Order #131 on the Establishment of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court on May 2, 2024 ❤️🇱🇷💪🏾 #TheDawnOfANewDay #LetJusticeAndTheRuleOfLawPrevail #NoToImpunity Photo Credit: Executive Mansion

We welcomed the Liberian Minister for Education Dr Jarso Maley Jallah, as she arrived in London to attend the Education World Forum 2024. The main focus of the event was on encouraging AI understanding, building human relationships and resilience, and accelerating climate change.