Liberia

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Overview

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Liberia was established in April 2018 following the signing of a host country agreement with the Government of Liberia. The agreement allows the Office to exercise a full human rights promotion and protection mandate. The Agreement allows OHCHR in Liberia to: exercise the mandate of the High Commissioner to protect and promote human rights; contribute to national efforts in promoting respect for, and observance of human rights; observe the human rights situation and inform authorities; provide capacity building to national institutions, civil society organisations , and individuals regarding promotion and protection of human rights; and prepare reports and statements as and when determined by the High Commissioner. Read more >

News & Statements

Latest news

31 Mar 2026

Treaty bodies

UN disability rights committee publishes findings on Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Pakistan and Samoa

26 Mar 2026

Treaty bodies

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Concludes Thirty-Fourth Session After Adopting Concluding Observations on Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Pakistan and Samoa

06 Mar 2026

Treaty bodies

UN disability rights committee to review Lesotho, Pakistan, Samoa, Marshall Islands and Liberia

28 Jan 2026

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

UN Human Rights Office report says violations prevented in 2025 Senate and House of Representative by-elections in Nimba County

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Latest statements & messages

04 Oct 2023

Multiple Mechanisms

Comment by UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango ahead of elections in Liberia

09 Mar 2018

Multiple Mechanisms

Preliminary observations by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Mr. David Kaye at the end of his visit to Liberia

29 May 2008

Multiple Mechanisms

UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human
Rights, Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, concludes
visit to West Africa

28 Sep 2007

Multiple Mechanisms

UNITED NATIONS INDEPENDENT EXPERT
ON THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS,
TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND
ADVISORY SERVICES IN LIBERIA
CONCLUDES VISIT IN THE
COUNTRY

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Featured Stories

A woman in a pink shirt stands at a metal and wood structure.
14 August 2026 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Liberia pushes toward accountability: War crimes courts, anti-corruption reform and rights for informal workers

Two decades after the end of its civil wars, Liberia is moving to prosecute wartime atrocities and corruption, while extending long-overdue protections to the millions who power its informal economy, with the assistance of UN Human Rights.
23 July 2026 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

From mango trees to the world stage: Aziza Sbaity’s journey of identity, inclusion and speed

Aziza Sbaity’s journey from a childhood in Liberia to becoming Lebanon’s fastest woman is a story of resilience, identity and belonging. Through sport, she found confidence, purpose and a platform to champion inclusion, inspiring a new generation to embrace who they are and pursue their dreams without fear.
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UN and OHCHR Reports

UN Secretary-General and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

OHCHR public report on the human rights issues in the context of General Elections and Presidential run-off in Liberia, 10 October and 14 November 2023

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Rights (SOGIR) in Africa (jointly published with UNDP)

A/HRC/12/42: Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the progress made in the situation of human rights in Liberia and activities undertaken in the country

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OHCHR/UNMIL reports

An Assessment of Human Rights Issues Emanating from Traditional Practices in Liberia

Universal Periodic Review

Core documents for the current and previous cycles

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.

Special Procedures

Reports

A/HRC/59/56/Add.2: Visit to Liberia - Report of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children

A/HRC/53/24/Add.1: Visit to Liberia - Report of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

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Independent expert on technical cooperation and advisory services in Liberia (2003-2008)

Special Procedures country visits

Treaty Bodies

Reports

CRPD/C/LBR/CO/1: Concluding observations on the initial report of Liberia - Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

CCPR/C/LBR/CO/1: Concluding observations on the initial report of Liberia

CEDAW/C/LBR/CO/6: Concluding observations

CRC/C/15/Add.236: Concluding observations

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Status & Reporting

Status of Ratifications Reporting Status Standing invitation to Special Procedures

External Resources

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights African Court of Justice African Union Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions

Note: OHCHR is not responsible for the content of external links.

Contact Information

Headquarters

Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD)
Contact in Geneva, Switzerland.

Africa Branch
Tel. +41 22 917 9220

Field

One UN House,
Pan African Plaza,
3rd Floor Room 502H, 1st St Sinkor
P.O. Box 9033
Monrovia, Liberia

Photo credit: UN Photo/Albert Gonzalez Farran

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