Liberia: House Speaker Koon Pledges Action on Rural Women’s Land Rights

Aug 11, 2025 | Francis G. Boayue
Front Page Africa
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MONROVIA – House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has vowed to champion legislative reforms aimed at empowering rural women and strengthening land rights across Liberia. His pledge came after receiving the 2024 Rural Women Land Rights Day (RWLRD) Report, a comprehensive document detailing the persistent challenges and recommendations for change.

The report, presented by a coalition of partners led by ForumCiv on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Capitol Building, calls on the government to take concrete action to address the structural barriers preventing rural women from owning and benefiting from land. The coalition includes influential groups such as ActionAid Liberia, among others.

During the presentation, Speaker Koon praised the collaborative effort behind the report, acknowledging that while the 2018 Land Rights Act was a significant step forward, its promise has yet to be fully realized for many rural women.

“This report captures the experiences, challenges, and victories of Liberia’s rural women in their fight for justice, equity, and dignity through land rights,” Speaker Koon stated. “Today is not merely a ceremonial occasion—it is a call to action.”