Campaign for Human Rights and Developments

Campaign for Human Rights and Developments Promoting Human Rights, Strengthening Democracy, and Advancing Governance for a Just and Inclusive Society ⚖️

📍 THE PROJECT ENDED. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES. 🇱🇷✊🏾The Youth Promotion Initiative (YPI) Project, funded by the United Nati...
04/09/2026

📍 THE PROJECT ENDED. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES. 🇱🇷✊🏾

The Youth Promotion Initiative (YPI) Project, funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) and implemented under a joint project of UNFPA Liberia , OHCHR Liberia and UN Women Liberia , has come to an end, and an External Monitoring and Evaluation Team came to our office to conduct monitoring and evaluation of our initiative under the YPI Project.

At CHRD, we are proud to have served as an implementing partner, reaching over 1,000 young people and community members across six communities in Montserrado and Lofa Counties through training, awareness and community engagement.

But we did not only conduct trainings but rather invested in people, skills, networks and community-led action.

Participants gained practical knowledge in human rights, digital rights, civic leadership, advocacy, digital security and Artificial Intelligence (AI) — tools they can continue using long after the project ends.

And today, we are seeing that investment come alive.

📝 Community members are documenting human rights situations in their communities including at police stations.

⚖️ They are speaking up and advocating for victims of abuse.

📢 They are engaging leaders and demanding accountability.

🤝 They are building social cohesion and stronger community networks.

📱 They are using digital platforms for civic participation and advocacy, while learning how to stay safer online.

🛡️ They are challenging misinformation, disinformation and malinformation and becoming more responsible digital citizens.

This is the impact we wanted to see:

● People who don't just know their rights but know what to do with that knowledge.

● Communities that don't just experience violations but document, speak out and seek accountability.

●Young people who don't just participate but lead.

The greatest measure of sustainability is not what happens while a project is being funded. It is what communities continue to do after the funding ends.

And that is why today, we are proud.

The project may have ended.

But the knowledge remains.
The network remains.
The skills remain.
The documentation continues.
The advocacy continues.
And the voices of communities continue to grow stronger.

❤️ This is how we build sustainable peace — by putting the tools for change in the hands of the people themselves.

UN in Liberia

🔐 Human Rights Work Cannot Be Safe If Our Digital Spaces Are Not Safe.At CHRD, we have always understood that protecting...
07/08/2026

🔐 Human Rights Work Cannot Be Safe If Our Digital Spaces Are Not Safe.

At CHRD, we have always understood that protecting human rights requires more than speaking about rights. It requires protecting the people, information, and systems that make human rights work possible.

That is why we are proud to share an important institutional milestone that CHRD has completed a comprehensive Digital Security Training and received its organizational Digital Security Audit.

Through the Strengthening Feminist Digital Resilience Across Africa Project, implemented by Pollicy, CHRD was selected as one of only 15 feminist organizations from several African countries, from more than 100 applications received across the continent.

We are among the growing number of civil society organizations in Liberia taking digital security seriously as an essential part of human rights protection, organizational resilience, civic participation, and safeguarding.

Our Digital Resilience Audit has helped us look critically at how we protect organizational information, communicate internally, manage digital risks, safeguard staff and partners, and respond to emerging threats.

As part of our commitment to cascading knowledge and strengthening the wider civic space, CHRD will conduct a two-day training on: “Strengthening Digital Safety, Digital Rights, and Organizational Resilience for Women Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Organizations in Liberia.”

The training will bring practical conversations around: Human Rights in the Digital Age, Digital Safety & Organizational Security, TFGBV) and among others.

Civic space and accountability get weakening when:
🔹A woman human rights defender is forced offline by harassment.
🔹A journalist's account is compromised.
🔹A sensitive information about a community is exposed.
🔹A civil society organizations lack the systems to protect their teams and information.

Digital security is therefore not simply an IT issue but rather issue of human rights, gender justice, civic space, and the rule of law.

For CHRD, this milestone strengthens our continued commitment to working across Justice, Security, Rule of Law, Human Rights Protection, Digital Rights, and inclusive civic participation.

Liberia needs a civil society sector that can protect rights and protect itself. We are committed to being part of that transformation.

07/08/2026

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Now public: communication to Liberia about the alleged physical attack against HRD Jonathan M.D. Yanzee. Regrettably, the Government did not reply. The investigation should be conducted in a prompt, independent and transparent way to ensure accountability and prevent further acts of intimidation and reprisals against HRDs in Liberia.
🔗https://srdefenders.org/liberia-the-alleged-physical-attack-against-human-rights-defender-jonathan-m-d-yanzee/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Liberia

Building Partnerships to End Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in LiberiaAs Technology-Facilitated Gender-Bas...
08/07/2026

Building Partnerships to End Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Liberia

As Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) continues to rise across Liberia, collaboration has never been more important.

We had the privilege of hosting a courtesy meeting with representatives from UNFPA Liberia and Plan International Liberia at our office. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration and discussing innovative programmes aimed at preventing and responding to online gender-based violence, while promoting safer and more inclusive digital spaces for women and girls.

Technology should be a tool for empowerment and not abuse. Through strong partnerships, evidence-based advocacy, and youth-centered action, we can work together to combat online harassment, cyberbullying, digital exploitation, and other forms of technology-facilitated violence.

We appreciate UNFPA Liberia and Plan International Liberia for the meaningful engagement and look forward to advancing initiatives that protect digital rights and promote gender equality in Liberia.

Together, we can create a safer digital future for everyone.

🌍 Strengthening Digital Rights & Security for Civil Society in LiberiaIn today’s world, human rights are not only defend...
12/03/2026

🌍 Strengthening Digital Rights & Security for Civil Society in Liberia

In today’s world, human rights are not only defended in communities and courtrooms — they are also defended online. 💻🔐

This week, the Campaign for Human Rights and Developments (CHRD) proudly participated in the Digital Rights Advocacy, Activism and Security Building Programme for Civil Society Organizations in West Africa, organized by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) based in Ghana.

As part of an intensive four-day regional training (March 9–12, 2026) taking place across Liberia, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire, CHRD was honored to be selected among only ten Civil Society Organizations in Liberia to participate. Two CHRD staff members represented our organization, learning alongside fellow advocates committed to protecting rights in the digital age.

During the training, participants explored critical and timely issues shaping the future of human rights and civic action online, including:

🔹 Digital security and data protection
🔹 Cybersecurity for civil society organizations
🔹 Digital incident response planning
🔹 AI and human rights implications
🔹 Phishing and social engineering threats
🔹 Digital rights advocacy and activism
🔹 Protecting civic space during internet disruptions

The sessions went beyond theory as they equipped organizations like CHRD with practical tools to protect sensitive data, strengthen digital systems, prevent and respond to cyber threats, and safeguard the rights of citizens in the digital space.

With years of experience working at the intersection of human rights and digital spaces, CHRD also contributed to discussions by highlighting key challenges facing Liberia, particularly the absence of a comprehensive Data Protection Law and an Independent Data Protection Authority.

As Liberia continues to expand its digital ecosystem, protecting people’s privacy, data, and freedom of expression online has never been more urgent.

Guided by global and regional human rights frameworks such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection, to which Liberia is a signatory, CHRD remains committed to:

✨ Promoting responsible digital governance
✨ Advancing digital rights advocacy
✨ Supporting stronger cybersecurity practices for civil society
✨ Contributing to policy conversations around data protection and digital freedoms

At CHRD, we believe human rights must be protected everywhere people live their lives including online.

The knowledge and networks gained from this programme will strengthen our ongoing efforts to promote safer digital spaces, protect civic actors, and advance human rights in Liberia’s growing digital landscape.








📢 Volunteer Vacancy – Female AccountantCHRD is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Female Accountant (Volunteer) to...
04/03/2026

📢 Volunteer Vacancy – Female Accountant

CHRD is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Female Accountant (Volunteer) to join our team.

We believe strong financial leadership strengthens impact.

This is an opportunity to build a meaningful professional relationship with a growing human rights organization while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit financial management.

🌟 What You Gain:
● Practical experience in NGO financial systems
● Professional growth and portfolio development
● Networking and mentorship opportunities
● Contribution to real social impact in Liberia

If you are committed, ethical, and ready to grow with us, we want to hear from you.

📧 Send your Application & CV to:
[email protected]

05/02/2026

The Campaign for Human Rights & Developments (CHRD) paid a courtesy visit to the Resident Representative of UNDP Liberia Mr. Aliou Dia to engage in discussions on potential areas of collaboration and support.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on advancing human rights, inclusive development, and community empowerment, while reinforcing the importance of partnerships in driving sustainable development outcomes in Liberia.

UNDP Liberia remains committed to working with civil society organizations to promote good governance, protect human rights, and leave no one behind.

✨ We’re Back & the Work Continues. ✨After the festive season, we return with renewed energy and a deeper commitment to y...
20/01/2026

✨ We’re Back & the Work Continues. ✨

After the festive season, we return with renewed energy and a deeper commitment to youth-led peacebuilding as we continue the Youth Promotion Initiative Project:
“Accelerating Digital Opportunities for Youth Civic Participation as Levers for Building and Sustaining Peace in Liberia.”

With the support of UN Human Rights Liberia and funding from the UN Peacebuilding Fund, we successfully concluded the training phase of the project across five slum and impoverished communities in Lofa and Montserrado Counties, culminating in a powerful engagement in the Zinc Camp Community of Logan Town.

In Logan Town, particularly in areas with the highest concentration of zinc houses, often left out of opportunities—young people and youth groups were empowered with practical, future-facing skills on:
● Fundamental human rights, monitoring, and reporting
● Digital rights and civic participation
● Responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI
● Countering disinformation and misinformation
● Leadership, civic responsibility, and effective advocacy to influence decision-making

What made this intervention truly transformational was our community-led approach that started with entry, mapping and listening to understand real needs, and co-creating learning spaces that reflect the lived realities of young people.

Community leaders and youths expressed deep appreciation for a process that did not just “train,” but recognized, included, and invested in them.

Beyond the trainings, we have also completed wider outreach and awareness engagements in schools and intellectual forums across West Point, Clara Town, and Logan Town, extending the conversation on youth, digital opportunities, civic responsibility, and peace.

This is more than a project, it is a movement toward inclusive participation, informed youth leadership, and sustainable peace. And this is only the beginning.

📢 Youth are not just beneficiaries. They are partners. They are leaders. They are the future of peace in Liberia.


UN in Liberia
UNDP Liberia
UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia
UNICEF Liberia
European Union in Liberia
Embassy of Ireland in Liberia
French Embassy in Liberia
India in Liberia (Embassy of India, Monrovia)
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia

Flashback: 🟠 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence | CHRD & UN Human Rights LiberiaUnite to End Digital Viol...
18/12/2025

Flashback: 🟠 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence | CHRD & UN Human Rights Liberia

Unite to End Digital Violence: Protecting All Women and Children in Our Communities and Digital Space

During the 16 Days of Activism, the Campaign for Human Rights and Developments (CHRD), with the strong support of UN Human Rights Liberia, took action to confront a growing but often overlooked threat — digital violence against women and children.

Through community engagement and the production of a documentary, we amplified real voices, real experiences, and real solutions. The goal was clear: to reach a wider audience, strengthen visibility, and ensure sustainability beyond the 16 Days. By using storytelling and digital media, we are extending the conversation into homes, schools, online platforms, and policy spaces.

From cyberbullying and online harassment to exploitation and digital abuse, this initiative highlighted that violence does not stop at physical spaces. As more women and children engage online, protection, accountability, and digital literacy must keep pace.

This documentary is more than a campaign output — it is a tool for education, advocacy, and long-term impact, reinforcing the message that digital rights are human rights, and safety and dignity must be guaranteed both offline and online.

✊🏽 Together, we can create safer communities and safer digital spaces for all.

🌍 Climate Justice in Action | CHRD & ActionAid Liberia and OthersWe are proud to reflect on the successful hosting and c...
18/12/2025

🌍 Climate Justice in Action | CHRD & ActionAid Liberia and Others

We are proud to reflect on the successful hosting and conclusion of the National People’s Climate Justice Summit 2025, held December 15-16, 2025 in partnership with ActionAid Liberia. This milestone marks our second collaboration on this important national initiative, following our partnership during the inaugural summit.

The Summit brought together 700–1,000 participants from across Liberia and the West African region — including climate justice activists, farmers, women and youth leaders, academics, renewable energy practitioners, human rights defenders, civil society actors, and state institutions. United under the theme “Just Transition: Scaling Agroecology, Clean Energy, People-Driven Climate Finance and Sustainable Solutions for Liberia,” participants engaged in bold, people-centered conversations on climate resilience and justice.

Despite contributing only 0.03% to global greenhouse gas emissions, Liberia continues to face disproportionate climate impacts affecting livelihoods, food security, coastal communities, and national development. The Summit served as a powerful platform to assess progress since last year, identify gaps, and advance concrete policy actions that place communities — especially women, youth, and smallholder farmers — at the center of climate solutions.

We commend ActionAid Liberia for its leadership and all partners and stakeholders who made this convening impactful. CHRD remains committed to amplifying public voices, strengthening accountability, and advancing climate justice through inclusive and sustainable solutions.

✊🏾 Together, we continue the work for a just and resilient Liberia.
🌱 Climate justice is people’s justice.

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