Speak the Truth, Do Justice, & Reconcile!

The Advocates for Human Rights has begun taking statements! All Liberians, and anyone who lived in Liberian betwen 1979 and 2003, is encouraged to give a statement to the TRC.

WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE STATEMENT TAKING PROCESS.

You can tell the TRC about:
1.  Your opinions regarding what caused the conflict in Liberia.

2.  What happened to you, your friends, family, and neighbors between 1979 and 2003.  You can tell the TRC what happened to your property, your town, your county, your tribe, and your country during the conflict.  You do not need to have been in Liberia during this time to give a statement.

3.  Your opinions for the future of Liberia.  You can give recommendations to the TRC regarding what you think should happen next for Liberia.  Let your voice be heard!

In-person interviews are being taken in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Philadelphia/Tri-State, Washington D.C./Maryland, New York, Newark, Atlanta, the U.K., and Buduburam Refugee settlement.  Statement taking sites will be extended to other parts of the U.S. depending on the financial, material, and human resource capacity available. If you live in one of these areas, fill out the form to the right or call the phone number given and we will arrange for volunteers to call you, set up an appointment with you at a convenient time and place, and listen to your story.

Phone interviews are being conducted across the U.S. and U.K. for people not able to meet with a statement taker volunteer in person.  Fill out the form to the right or call the phone number given and we will arrange for volunteers to call you and take your statement over the phone.

You can also submit your statement on-line or by mail.  If you would prefer to write your statement without telling it to a volunteer, please click here to submit your statement via the web.  You can also fill out the forms available below and return them to The Advocates by mail or fax.