MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) is calling for the strengthening of Gender-Responsive Early Warning Systems across Liberia.

The Executive Director of the NDMA, Ansu Dulleh, said:” Early warning information must be accessible, understandable, inclusive, and actionable for all segments of society.

Dulleh spoke on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Monrovia at a high-level policy dialogue on Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Systems.

He noted that gender-responsive disaster risk reduction must be recognized as a fundamental component of Liberia’s national disaster preparedness, risk mitigation, and resilience-building agenda.

The NDMA boss wants disaster management policies, preparedness strategies, and response interventions to take into consideration the different vulnerabilities, capacities, and needs of women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Country Director of UN Women, Yemi Falayajo, stressed the importance of effective early warning systems in reducing disaster-related losses and protecting the vulnerable population.

Madam Falayajo emphasized that early warning systems must be designed to respond to the realities of different population groups, particularly women and girls, who frequently experience heightened vulnerabilities before, during, and after disasters.

She then called for stronger institutional collaboration and meaningful participation of women in disaster preparedness, decision-making, community risk assessment, and resilience-building processes.

Madam Yemi Falayajo also emphasized that women should be viewed as important agents of change and contributors to disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.