Civil society group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced a nationwide protest set for July 17, 2025, under the l theme “Enough is Enough.”
This mass protest, dubbed “the day of the people,” by organizers aims to challenge what they consider the dire economic conditions, rampant corruption, and systemic injustice plaguing Liberia.
Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu outlined the group’s objectives at a gathering in Congo Town, where citizens from diverse backgrounds—students, market women, civil servants, and healthcare workers—came together to express their grievances and demand change.
The resolution passed at this event highlighted the urgent need for democratic reforms and the immediate reformation of the country’s failing healthcare system and economic crisis.
“The time has come for us to awaken the conscience of this nation,” Morlu declared. He is committing to a comprehensive mobilization effort that will see STAND representatives engage citizens nationwide to ensure widespread participation.
“Not less than 30,000 Liberians will take to the streets peacefully on July 17th,” he vowed.
The protest will focus on critical issues like the unbearable cost of living, which has rendered civil servants unable to meet basic needs, with demonstrators demanding a minimum wage of $500 per month. Additionally, the organizers are calling for significant reform in the healthcare sector, emphasizing the need to prevent deaths from treatable conditions due to government negligence.
Participants will also rally against police brutality and the government’s systemic oppression of ordinary citizens. Among the demands are the dismissal of police officials involved in state violence and a full investigation into wrongful deaths linked to law enforcement actions.
STAND’s movement comes at a time when tensions are high due to the rising discontent among the populace, and the July 17 protest aims to transform that discontent into a force for change. Citing a wide array of grievances, the group urges the government to address issues ranging from police accountability to legislative reform, and from ending political retaliation in civil service to safeguarding tenure protections.
“Our people can no longer endure the suffering caused by a government that prioritizes corruption over citizen welfare,” said Morlu. “This protest is not an end, but a beginning—a movement that will unite us all for a better Liberia.”
STAND has pledged to continue its grassroots mobilization efforts, emphasizing unity of purpose as fundamental to reclaiming dignity and rights for all Liberians. On “THE DAY OF THE PEOPLE,” the collective voice of the citizenry will rise in unison to demand justice, accountability, and an end to the ongoing crisis affecting their lives.
Adopted on April 19, 2025, the resolution amplifies a call for a national awakening among Liberians, aiming to turn despair into action in their fight for a fair and just society.
