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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia:The Second Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) has ended with a resounding call to intensify advocacy for inclusive policies, increase investment in reproductive health, strengthen partnerships to improve service delivery, and empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their health and rights.
Held under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Promoting Access to SRHR for All in Liberia,” the three-day conference, which ran from October 8–10, 2025, brought together representatives from civil society organizations, human rights advocacy groups, local NGOs, government institutions, and international development partners.
Speaking at the opening session, Atty. Facia Harris, Head of the Amplifying Rights Network (ARN)—the host of the conference—explained that the annual gathering is designed to reshape national discourse and policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Liberia.
“The conference is coordinated by the Amplifying Rights Network, a coalition of ten local organizations working across various human rights sectors, including SRHR,” Harris noted.
Reflecting on the network’s progress, she recalled that the 2023 conference ended with seven key calls to action, including ending harmful practices, improving menstrual health, ensuring inclusive SRHR services, implementing gender-responsive budgeting, expanding adolescent health and comprehensive sexuality education, and investing in human resources.
“We are here today to assess how much progress has been made and to continue advancing these conversations,” she said. “But looking back at 2024, we witnessed over 70 national elections worldwide,an indication that democracy is unfolding. However, the outcome of some of these elections in 2025 has also ushered in significant policy shifts that threaten hard-won progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights.”
Serving as Guest Speaker, Dr. Dazon Dixon Diallo, CEO of SisterLove, Incorporated, emphasized that sustainable change is most effective when driven and sustained by those most affected by the challenges being addressed.
“Change becomes lasting when it is powered by the people who experience the barriers firsthand,” Dr. Diallo asserted. She urged participants to remain steadfast and committed to sustaining the progress achieved in advancing SRHR in Liberia and beyond.
The conference concluded with renewed commitments from stakeholders to strengthen coordination, push for inclusive policies, and ensure that every individual,especially women and girls,enjoys their full sexual and reproductive health rights without discrimination or stigma.
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