Supports Liberia’s application for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to strengthen youth advocacy and peace building networks, the Mano River Union Youth Parliament Liberia Chapter (MRUYP-LC) has started a comprehensive nationwide youth mapping exercise.
MRUYP-LC Speaker Daniel N. Nills stated during the launch that the mapping exercise aims to update the youth database system, improve collaboration with youth organizations, and actively engage in advocacy, peace-building, and civil initiatives throughout Liberia.
He said the important mapping exercise will identify, connect, and empower youth-led groups, fostering greater collaboration and impact national developments.
Nills narrated that the MRUYP- LC is a crucial step towards strengthening, collective voice, and capacity of Liberian youth in areas, such as peace-building, security and sustainable development.
He disclose that the exercise will run from on Monday, May 26, 2025 to June 9, 2025, allowing youth groupings to apply, which will be done in a competitive vetting process.
Additionally, he stressed verified data of youth organizations will qualify them to participate in the elections of youth parliamentarians across the country.
“We got understand the landscape of youth involvement and by doing this mapping exercise, we can better coordinate our efforts, identify gaps, and provide targeted support to organizations dedicated to peace, justice and community development,” Speaker Nills added.
Daniel N. Nills, the Speaker of the Mano River Union Youth Parliament Liberia Chapter (MRUYP-LC), said that Liberia’s application for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council had received official Youth Parliament support.
According to Nills, the MRUYP believes Liberia is a perfect candidate to make a significant contribution to international peace and security talks because of its distinct post-conflict experience and unwavering dedication to peace and regional stability.
“We the Mano River Union Youth Parliament believes that Liberia has demonstrated remarkable resilience and a deep understanding of the complexities of peace-building, and that its voice on the UN Security Council would be invaluable”, he stressed.
He continued that all African Countries Youth Parliaments have endorse Liberia bid for UN Seat, something that stand the nation a better chance, while its inclusion will strengthen advocacy for preventive diplomacy, inclusive, peace processes, which is critical role of youth in conflict resolution globally.
