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ADNEWS-Monrovia, Liberia: Organizers of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Conference 2025 have announced that preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated event, which will bring together government representatives, health professionals, youth leaders, civil society, and international partners.
Held under the theme “Breaking The Barriers: Advancing SRHR For All,” the conference will focus on advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, with particular emphasis on addressing stigma, promoting youth participation, and strengthening health systems.
The conference aims to convene policymakers, health professionals, youth organizations, civil society representatives, and international development partners to:
- Assess the current state of SRHR in Liberia, especially with respect to adolescents, rural and marginalized populations;
- Identify persistent gaps in service delivery, policy implementation, and public health law;
- Propose actionable rights-based strategies to improve access and equity in SRHR services.
Key features of the event include:
- Keynote speeches from distinguished global and regional leaders.
- Plenary sessions and technical workshops covering contraception, safe abortion, gender-based violence, health systems strengthening, and digital innovations in SRHR;
- Interactive panel discussions and technical workshops
- Breakout groups for community practitioners, youth advocates, and SRHR experts;
- Youth-led sessions amplifying young voices in SRHR decision-making.
- Exhibitions and networking opportunities for non-profits, research institutions, and tech solutions;
- Formal commitment sessions for stakeholders to pledge concrete measures to advance SRHR outcomes and drive concrete action.
Under the theme “Breaking The Barriers: Advancing SRHR for All in Liberia,” this year’s gathering promises to be the most inclusive and action-oriented yet, with a bold new approach that extends the conversation beyond the capital through five regional satellite hubs located in Buchanan (Grand Bassa), Gbarnga (Bong), Ganta (Nimba), Zwedru (Grand Gedeh), and Tubmanburg (Bomi) Counties.
Pre-conference activities are already taken place, including youth dialogues, media engagements, and stakeholder roundtables. These discussions have laid the groundwork for a dynamic and impactful gathering.
“The SRHR Conference 2025 is not just about dialogue,it’s about action,” said Atty. Facia B. Harris chair of the Amplifying Rights Network “We are creating a platform for transformative commitments that will shape a healthier future for everyone.”
The SRHR Conference 2025 will feature keynote addresses from Madam Dazon Dixon Diallo, a renowned global advocate for women’s health and founder of SisterLove, Inc., alongside Nobel Peace Laurate Laymah Gbowee of the Gbowee Foundation Africa and global SRHR Champions.
The conference promises to be a landmark event in the global SRHR movement in Liberia, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of health, dignity, and rights.
Organized by the Amplifying Rights Network in collaboration with the Key Partners, the 2025 edition marks a major milestone in national advocacy for SRHR. It aims not only to convene policymakers and practitioners but to ensure that community voices, especially youth, women, and persons with disabilities, shape the future of sexual and reproductive health in Liberia.
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