Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations

The Republic of Liberia's Mission to the United Nations represents the Country at the United Nations with accreditations to Cuba and Brazil.

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𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗚. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗡 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Liberia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, II, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, represented the country during a media stakeout for the “Gaza Call to Action” at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, State of Palestine, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Türkiye, United Kingdom, European Commission, League of Arab States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, who have joined a Call to Action led by the UK, the State of Qatar, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on health and humanitarian access into Gaza.

They reiterated their call to the incoming Government of Israel:

1. To allow and facilitate rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access throughout Gaza, and through all available crossings and land routes.
2. To facilitate the full and predictable operation of the Egyptian and Jordanian humanitarian corridors.
3. To approve additional critical items, including the ones considered “dual-use” items, in particular related to shelter, fuel, water, sanitation, and health supplies to prevent further deterioration of public health.
4. To restore the medical referral pathway to hospitals in East Jerusalem and the West Bank for those with illnesses and injuries that cannot be adequately treated in Gaza.
5. To ensure the protection of healthcare workers, healthcare facilities and medical transport in accordance with international humanitarian law.
6. To protect all notified humanitarian sites and guarantee the protection afforded to humanitarian and civilian personnel and infrastructure.
7. To open and expedite transparent criminal investigations into attacks against healthcare and humanitarian workers.
8. And to allow senior international delegations and journalists to access Gaza.

They also agreed to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza by:

1. Providing support for urgent winterisation preparation efforts, including shelter, water, sanitation and health supplies to reduce suffering and mitigate public health risks.
2. By supporting the Palestinian Authority, working with the transitional National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the United Nations and other humanitarian partners, to restore essential health services and rehabilitate health infrastructure.
3. And reaffirming the vital role of the United Nations and its agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and other impartial international humanitarian organisations to deliver humanitarian assistance, as set out in UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

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On Tuesday, December 1, 2026, the Republic of Liberia will assume the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council in New York for the first time in more than six decades.

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The Republic of Liberia has reiterated its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as the most realistic, credible, and feasible basis for a negotiated settlement under Moroccan sovereignty.

Liberia acknowledged Morocco’s sustained diplomatic efforts and welcomes its stated commitment to restraint and the safety of United Nations personnel.

Liberia remains committed to a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, in accordance with the UN Charter, urging all parties to engage constructively with the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, exercise restraint, and ensure the safety of United Nations personnel.

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, Baba Sillah, delivered the statement at the General Debate on the use of the Veto during the 39th plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in New York.

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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗛, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗢, 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟯𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬, 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗥𝗞

Mr. President,
A veto may block a resolution; it does not remove the Council’s responsibility to pursue peace.

Liberia welcomes this debate. When a veto prevents Council action, the wider membership deserves both an explanation and a credible account of what comes next.

On 30th October, Liberia supported the United States-sponsored draft on Western Sahara because it offered clear political direction while maintaining engagement with the United Nations.

Liberia reaffirms its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as the most realistic, credible, and feasible basis for a negotiated settlement under Moroccan sovereignty. We recognize Morocco’s sustained diplomatic efforts and welcome its stated commitment to restraint and the safety of United Nations personnel.

We remain committed to a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, consistent with the Charter. The outcome must be reached through negotiations and agreement among the parties.

Our abstention on the Russian-sponsored draft reflected that same approach. We supported renewal of MINURSO’s mandate and the Secretary-General’s diplomatic efforts. However, that text did not provide sufficient political direction or adequately reflect the Autonomy Initiative’s role in advancing negotiations.

Both votes expressed a consistent conviction: United Nations engagement must help move the political process towards an agreed outcome.

Mr. President,
Decades of uncertainty demand renewed political effort. We urge all parties to engage constructively with the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, exercise restraint and ensure the safety of United Nations personnel.

Whatever arrangements follow, a change in the United Nations presence must not become a withdrawal of international engagement.

Humanitarian assistance and protection for refugees in the Tindouf camps must continue, alongside efforts towards voluntary, durable solutions.

Permanent members should exhaust every reasonable avenue for compromise before exercising the veto and remain engaged in finding agreement afterwards.
The measure of this debate will be whether it helps reopen a path to agreement.

Liberia calls on the Council to return urgently to that task. Its divisions must not become another generation’s inheritance.

I thank you.

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Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Lewis G. Brown, II, on Monday, November 9, 2026, delivered a statement at the UNSC Briefing regarding the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine within the Security Council Chamber in New York.

Amb. Brown reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its international recognized borders.
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𝗔𝟯 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹

New York: In a UN Security Council 10268th meeting on November 10, 2026, H.E. Amb. Lewis G. Brown II, the Permanent Representative of Liberia, addressed the reports of the Secretary-General regarding the situations in Sudan and South Sudan on behalf of the A3 Nations, namely Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia.

He reaffirmed the A3's support for South Sudan’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity, and solidarity with its government and people, and condemned the 24 August ambush in Jonglei that killed three UNMISS peacekeepers.

Urged investigation and accountability and welcomed the conviction for the December 2025 murder of a UNMISS national staff member.

The A3 welcomed the government's engagement with the AU, IGAD, and regional partners and support for African-led efforts by High Representative Jakaya Kikwete, the AU Peace and Security Council, and the C5.

A3 acknowledged preparations by the government and national institutions for the 22 December elections, including nationwide civic and voter education.

A3 encouraged coordinated UN, AU, IGAD, and RJMEC engagement and timely Council updates. Assistance should support nationally owned arrangements commanding broad confidence.

The Liberian diplomat condemned attacks on civilians, conflict-related sexual violence, and grave violations against children, urging all parties to end violations, release children from their ranks, and ensure accountability.

Amb. Brown called for increased national resources and predictable donor support, including anticipatory action against floods and drought, and admonished the government to fulfill its status-of-forces obligations and on the council to ensure resources and capabilities match the mission's mandate.

The A3 stands with South Sudan’s people and calls on its leaders to restore consensus.

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H.E. Amb. Lewis G. Brown, Permanent Representative of Liberia, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, delivered an A3 statement on “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan"—UNMISS—in New York. A3 Nations include Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia.

Amb. Brown reaffirmed the A3's support for South Sudan’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity, and solidarity with its government and people; condemned the 24 August ambush in Jonglei that killed three UNMISS peacekeepers; and welcomed the government's engagement with the AU, IGAD, and regional partners and support for African-led efforts by High Representative Jakaya Kikwete, the AU Peace and Security Council, and the C5.

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𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗡 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

New York: As part of the UN reform agenda, Liberia has called for a recalibration of the United Nations Resident Coordinator System to strengthen its capacity to deliver at the country level.

Liberia raised a major concern regarding the implications of ongoing restructuring for the operational, technical, and analytical capacities of Resident Coordinator Offices.

Deputy Permanent Representative Baba Sillah on Wednesday delivered Liberia’s position at the Resident Coordinators Global Meeting 2026, on Resident Coordinator System Support in Africa—Exchange between African States and Resident Coordinators, held in New York.

He said persistent funding shortfalls, staffing gaps, and the potential loss or downgrading of critical professional positions, particularly economists, data analysts, and development policy specialists, risk undermining the system's ability to provide effective support to national governments.

He emphasized that Africa's development circumstances are diverse and cannot be adequately addressed through a uniform staffing model.

“The needs of least developed countries, countries emerging from conflict, and those facing significant climate and institutional challenges require differentiated technical support and sustained in-country engagement," he noted.

Liberia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations recommended three priorities in the ongoing reform process: ensuring predictable and sustainable financing; preserving essential technical and analytical capacity; and engaging in meaningful consultation with host governments in determining country-specific staffing and operational requirements.

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) System is integral to the UN Secretariat, aimed at coordinating operational activities of the UN development system globally. Its purpose is to enhance the efficiency, coherence, and effectiveness of UN support in countries, especially in executing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, by uniting all UN entities operating within each country, irrespective of their formal presence.
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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣
Third Committee, Eighty-first Session of the General Assembly
Combined interactive dialogue with the:
Chair of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Mr. Gün Kut; and Chair-Rapporteur of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, Mr. James Ndirangu Waweru, on November 2, 2026.

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Thank you, Mister/Madam Chair
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the African Group.
We thank Mr Gün Kut and Ambassador James Waweru for their presentations and reaffirm our support for their respective mandates.

The recent high-level meeting commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the Political Declaration adopted thereafter provides renewed impetus for the continued implementation of Durban.

The African Group recognises that the Durban framework and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination are mutually reinforcing. Our collective task is to translate these commitments into effective protection and remedies for victims.

We therefore welcome the Committee’s work on combating xenophobia towards migrants and those perceived as such, as well as its continuing elaboration of a general recommendation on reparatory justice.

Similarly, addressing the enduring consequences of colonialism, enslavement and the trade in enslaved Africans is essential to dismantling systemic racism.

We are concerned that financial constraints undermine the Committee’s capacity to discharge its mandate. Adequate and predictable resources must be secured, along with technical assistance to help states fulfil reporting obligations and implement concluding observations. We also encourage cooperation with African regional human rights mechanisms and effective early warning to prevent serious violations.

Chairperson,
We welcome progress in elaborating the draft United Nations declaration on the respect, protection and fulfilment of the human rights of people of African descent, including the commencement of its second reading.

The African Group calls for a substantive declaration that addresses systemic racism and historical injustices, with reparatory justice, effective remedies and meaningful participation at its centre. We urge constructive engagement to resolve outstanding issues while preserving this ambition. A strong outcome would support implementation during the Second International Decade for People of African Descent.

To this end, cooperation among the Working Group, the Committee and the Permanent Forum should continue to draw on their distinct mandates and the experiences of affected communities.

The African Group remains committed to contributing to the success of these critical mechanisms.
I thank you.

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𝗚𝗼𝘃𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

MONROVIA,Liberia October 27, 2026: The Liberian Government has released preparatory initiatives and events leading to Liberia assuming the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), in December later this year.
Information Minister Jerolinmek M Piah said the Presidency of the UNSC is a significant opportunity to project Liberia's transformation from a country supported by UN peace keeping operation to exercising responsibility for international peace and security.

Minister Piah disclosed the preparatory initiatives at the Ministry of Information's regular press briefing held Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

He said part of the preparatory initiatives, will include the holding of a special briefing and cocktail for members of the diplomatic Corp, development partners and key stakeholders on October 30.

Minister Piah said this will be followed by the unveiling of a war memorial model in memory of the estimated 250,000 people who died as a result of the nearly 14 years' brutal civil conflict.

He said from November 16-18, the government will host a visiting South African Peace Museum delegation regarding the Liberia Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Meseum.

On November 17, the government will launch Liberia's Feminist Foreign Policy as a flagship pre-presidency milestone to reinforce women's leadership and the Women, Peace and Security agenda, followed by a Maritime Seafarers event on November 19, the Minister said.

He said on November 20, a proposed Model UNSC Debate will be held in Monrovia, followed by a special Presidential dinner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with President Boakai as guest of honor and subsequent launching of the Peace Agreements Compendium.

On November 22, a special Intercessory prayer service will be held with inter-religious peace prayers.

Earlier this week, Monday, October 26, the government joined the United Nations in celebrating United Nations Day usually observed on October 24, with the unveiling of a Presidency billboard and the formal launch of the national awareness campaign on the "Road to the UNSC Presidency," in December.

The Information Minister asserted that the administration of President Joseph N Boakai has made a steady foothold in the international space, also with the election of a Liberian legal luminary as President of the ECOWAS Court and now as President of the UNSC in December.

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𝗛.𝗘. 𝗔𝗺𝗯. 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗚. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗜𝗜, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 “𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” -- 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟱𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸.

He made the following important points:

Reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to all three pillars of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty: non-proliferation, disarmament, and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Called on Iran to provide the access, information, and cooperation necessary to resolve outstanding safeguards issues and enable credible verification.

Urged all parties to exercise restraint, respect international law, and pursue a negotiated settlement.

Called for the protection of civilian seafarers and freedom of navigation in accordance with international law. Crews carrying the world’s trade must not be made to carry the burden of its conflicts.

Encouraged immediate, verifiable steps that reduce uncertainty and open space for sustained negotiations.

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The urgency of this discussion is underscored by the latest United Nations findings. In 2024, the UN verified 41,370 grave violations against children, a 25 percent increase over the previous year, affecting 22,495 children. These violations included killing and maiming, recruitment and use, abduction, sexual violence, and attacks on schools and hospitals. One-third of the children affected were girls.
These figures are not merely statistics. They represent children whose childhoods have been disrupted, whose families have been devastated, and whose futures have been placed at risk. They remind us that protecting children must go beyond humanitarian assistance to ensuring justice, accountability, and effective prevention.
For Liberia, this discussion carries particular significance. Our own experience of conflict has taught us that sustainable peace requires addressing the consequences of violence, strengthening national institutions, and ensuring that victims are not forgotten. Accountability is not simply about punishment; it is about restoring dignity, rebuilding trust, and preventing the recurrence of atrocities.
We must therefore strengthen cooperation among national, regional, and international justice mechanisms, ensure that evidence is preserved, and support child-sensitive and survivor-centered processes. Children must never be treated as collateral damage, and perpetrators must not enjoy impunity.
We also welcome the opportunity to consider how the ongoing negotiations toward a future Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity can reinforce legal protections for children and advance accountability for grave violations.
Welcome statement delivered by Ambassador Baba Sillah, Deputy Permanent Representative of Liberia to the UN, on International Law Week 2026, focusing on advancing accountability for international crimes against children at the AU Observer Mission in New York.
Complete video statement below by Ambassador Sillah.

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𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮���𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲

New York: Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful and sustainable use of outer space, calling for stronger international cooperation to address space debris.

Liberia’s Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Permanent Representative, Baba Sillah, emphasized the importance of preserving outer space as a peaceful and secure environment for present and future generations.

He delivered the statement today during the Fourth Committee meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Agenda Item 46(a): International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space in New York.

He reiterated the significance of international space law, particularly the principles enshrined in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which provides the foundation for the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.

Liberia recognized the growing challenge of space debris and the importance of ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities.

DPR Sillah encouraged Member States to strengthen international cooperation in the mitigation of space debris, the exchange of relevant information, and the development of responsible practices that protect the space environment and preserve access to outer space for future generations.

Liberia emphasized the need for enhanced African involvement in space science and technology, advocating for increased collaboration among the United Nations, African Union, regional bodies, and international development partners to improve access to space technologies and enhance the technical capabilities of African nations.

He underscored the immense contributions of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs in promoting international dialogue, enhancing capacity-building, and ensuring that space activities contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

“We called upon all Member States to renew their commitment to making outer space a domain of peace, scientific progress, cooperation, and sustainable development," he added.

The Republic of Liberia endorsed multilateral efforts for peaceful outer space exploration, international partnerships, and ensuring developing countries are included in the evolving space sector.

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The Republic of Liberia, Gambia, and the Human Rights Watch will co-sponsor a side event on advancing accountability for international crimes against children tomorrow, October 28, 2026.

The event, which is a component of the International Law Week 2026, will take place at the Nelson Mandela Hall, Africa Union Observer Mission, at 1:00pm in New York.

This high-level event will bring together representatives from governments, international organizations, justice professionals, and child rights advocates to enhance the legal system and accountability for children at national, regional, and international levels.

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𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿���𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

New York: The Republic of Liberia co-sponsored a side event along with UN Women and the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in New York.

Speaking at the event, Prutus Morlai Sackie, Liberia’s Political Coordinator to the United Nations Security Council, outlined three priorities in addressing challenges faced by women globally.

“First, protection must extend beyond the moment women address us. Governments and United Nations partners must strengthen confidential ways to report threats, establish clear arrangements for responding to reprisals, and provide practical support shaped by the women at risk," he said.

He emphasized that adequate funding must sustain the organizations that are trusted, while predictable, flexible support should cover the people, security, and daily operations that allow women’s groups to function.

The Political Coordinator underlined that women's participation must carry influence that helps shape agendas from the outset, contribute to negotiations, and remain involved in implementation and monitoring.

Sackie highlighted protection helps women remain engaged while sustained funding allows their organizations to act independently.

He concluded by saying, “We will measure the credibility of our commitments by what we make possible, even though women have already demonstrated their courage."

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𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗵, 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶���𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

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Thank you, Mr. Chair,

The Non-Aligned Movement has set out this year's record. Liberia would add what it means for a small State. When a third Review Conference ends without an outcome, and the Disarmament Commission and the Conference on Disarmament cannot do their work, those with the least power lose their surest place to be heard.

Liberia does not see these hurdles as a reason to walk away. Between 1990 and 2003, Liberians signed more than a dozen peace agreements before the Accra agreement finally took place. Each collapse was costly, but abandoning the talks would have cost far more.
The problem was never the process; it was the will of those who had the ultimate decision. As the President of the Conference observed, today's impasse reflects political conditions more than procedure. Restoring will call for practical steps in three areas.

First, build on the consensus that remains. This year, the Group of Governmental Experts on lethal autonomous weapons systems agreed by consensus on elements of a possible instrument, and the Conference on Disarmament adopted its annual report. These gains are modest, but they show that agreement is still within reach.

Liberia supports the draft resolutions on the reports of the Conference and of the Disarmament Commission, and hopes the former will again be adopted without a vote. We urge members of the Conference to agree on a programme of work that restores its negotiating role.

Second, Liberia supports reform under the UN80 Initiative and the Bureau's efforts to use time well. But efficiency must strengthen delivery, not distance the machinery from those it serves. As proposals to integrate UNIDIR into the Office for Disarmament Affairs and to co-locate the regional centers, research independence and proximity to the field must be preserved. Liberia therefore supports the draft resolutions on the Regional Center for Peace and Disarmament in Africa.

Third, efficiency must not cost inclusion. Smaller delegations must be able to participate fully. This year, 33 non-member States asked to join the work of the Conference; only 18 could be invited. The machinery is also stronger when women take part meaningfully and young people, who are tomorrow’s negotiators, are engaged today.

In conclusion, Mr. Chair, the machinery is only as strong as the will of the States that use it. Liberia will continue working with all delegations to keep these forums open and productive.

I thank.

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𝗛.𝗘. 𝗔𝗺𝗯. 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗚. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗜𝗜, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨�� 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹'𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟱𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 "𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆: 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸.

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Thank you, Mr. President.
Liberia thanks the briefers.
Liberia’s experience leaves us with a question: how can women help bring a war to an end, yet still struggle for influence over the peace that follows?
Liberian women organized across religious and community divides to demand peace.

Their achievement remains a source of national pride. But the responsibility it places on us remains unfinished. Resolution 1325 requires us to examine who exercises power: who negotiates, whose security matters, and who decides how a country rebuilds.

That is why Liberia proposes three tests of implementation: whether women have influence over the settlement, whether they are free to hold it accountable, and whether the support they receive will endure.

First, influence over the settlement.
An agreement may end fighting while preserving exclusion. We must ask whether our peace processes give greater political weight to those who can renew violence than to those working to prevent it.

Mediation must engage those capable of sustaining peace. Women must help shape decisions about security, justice, public resources and political authority. When supporting a peace process, the Council should ask how women’s proposals shaped the agreement and what authority women will exercise in implementing it.

Second, that influence must include the freedom to hold the settlement accountable.
Participation has little substance if speaking candidly brings threats, detention or violence.

A woman should not have to risk her safety to help this Council understand the risks facing her country.

Our responsibility continues after briefers leave this chamber. UN entities facilitating briefings should assess risks with the briefers themselves, agree appropriate protection arrangements, and follow up on reported reprisals.

The Council should follow through on the briefers’ recommendations.

That freedom must also include the freedom to disagree. No individual should have to represent every woman’s experience, or endorse a political settlement, to be heard.

Third, neither influence nor protection should fade when international attention moves elsewhere.

Before a UN mission departs, we should know who will sustain engagement with women’s organizations, respond to threats and support their access to decision-making. Transition planning must identify who assumes these responsibilities and with what resources.

Women-led organizations need predictable funding that preserves their independence. We cannot depend on their work while leaving their survival to uncertainty.

Liberia must apply these same tests at home. We launched our third National Action Plan last month. Its value will be demonstrated through women’s influence, safety and access to resources.

Mr. President,

Liberia reaffirms the full Women, Peace and Security agenda and its agreed commitments.

Whenever this Council supports a peace settlement or a mission transition, it should ask what influence women will exercise, how they can hold institutions accountable, and what support will endure.

A generation after resolution 1325, women’s participation must carry weight in the decisions that govern their lives.

I thank you.