Our Work

Five strategic priorities for women & girls

Our 2022–2026 strategy contributes to an improved state of human rights and gender equality for women and girls in Liberia.

Empowerment & Capacity Building of Members

To empower and strengthen membership capacity to deliver programme quality for women and girls.

We strengthen the institutional and programmatic capacity of our member organizations through mentorship, tailored training, robust monitoring and a focus on the safety and security of activists.

Coordination & Networking

Increase networking, collaboration and coordination amongst members and other institutions promoting gender equality and justice.

Our strength is our network. We deepen coordination across membership at national and regional levels and support members for collective change.

Advocate for Women & Girls' Rights

Lead national advocacy for women, girls, persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups, and respond to global issues aligned to our vision and mission.

We create an enabling environment where women's human rights are promoted, driving reform of policies and laws for gender equality.

Evidence-Based Research

Ensure gender analysis and research on key women's issues is conducted and documented to inform advocacy for gender equality.

Knowledge production and management are central to our strategy. We integrate gender analysis and evidence-based research into our programmes.

A Strong, Sustainable & Functional Secretariat

Strengthen the institutional and financial capacities of WONGOSOL.

Sustainability is paramount to achieving our mandate. We strengthen governance, human resources, resource mobilization, MEL, financial systems and ICT.

Thematic Focus

The issues we work on

Women, Peace & Security

Advancing the inclusion of women in all processes that affect their peace and security, in line with UN Resolution 1325 and the Liberia National Action Plan.

Political Participation & Leadership

Confronting the barriers that keep women out of leadership — women hold just over 10% of seats in the Legislature — and building women's voice in governance.

Economic Empowerment

Closing gaps in literacy, employment and pay, and accelerating women's economic independence and access to finance.

Ending Violence Against Women & Girls

Preventing and responding to SGBV, domestic violence and harmful traditional practices, and strengthening survivor-centred services.

Access to Justice

Improving women's access to legal information and services and reforming a dual legal system that too often fails women, especially in rural areas.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

Advocating for amendment of the Public Health Law, access to accurate SRHR information and quality care, and an end to female genital mutilation and other harmful practices.

WONGOSOL advances the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls through advocacy for the amendment of the Public Health Law, including provisions that protect women's health and reproductive rights. We conduct awareness activities in schools and communities, promote access to accurate SRHR information and quality healthcare services, advocate against female genital mutilation and other harmful practices, and organize health education sessions for our member organizations and communities. WONGOSOL also engages policymakers, healthcare providers, civil society organizations and community leaders to promote gender-responsive healthcare reforms and strengthen accountability for women's health and bodily autonomy.

Climate Justice and Environmental Sustainability

Putting women's leadership at the centre of climate action and environmental governance, and pushing for gender-responsive climate policy and equitable access to climate financing.

WONGOSOL promotes the leadership and meaningful participation of women and girls in climate action, environmental governance and community resilience initiatives. We raise awareness about the disproportionate effects of climate change and environmental degradation on women, girls and vulnerable communities. Through our member organizations and community structures, we support sustainable livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, environmental protection and women's access to land and natural resources. WONGOSOL also advocates for gender-responsive climate policies, equitable access to climate financing, and the inclusion of women's voices and priorities in decisions concerning natural-resource management, disaster-risk reduction and environmental sustainability.