The Inclusive Development Initiative (IDI), in collaboration with the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia (OWECC-L), has commenced a two-day Transitional Justice Dialogue aimed at advancing justice, inclusion, and the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Liberia’s transitional justice process. The dialogue, held under the theme “Advancing Justice, Inclusion, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Liberia’s Transitional Justice Process,” focuses on the harmonized War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) Bill and National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC) Bill. The two-day engagement brings together members of the disability community and other stakeholders to discuss their role in Liberia’s accountability and justice process. Speaking at the opening of the dialogue, OWECC-L Executive Director, Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu, encouraged members of the disability community to see themselves as integral participants in Liberia’s transitional justice process. He emphasized that persons with disabilities have the right to contribute to advocacy surrounding the establishment of the proposed courts. “You have every right to form part of the courts’ establishment process, including petitioning Members of the Legislature to pass the Bills,” Dr. Barbu said. The OWECC-L Executive Director underscored that persons with disabilities were also victims of Liberia’s civil war and therefore deserve meaningful inclusion in efforts to address the country’s legacy of conflict, promote accountability, and advance lasting reconciliation. He stressed that transitional justice must recognize the experiences and contributions of all affected communities. For his part, the Director General of the Veteran Bureau, Mr. Jackson Morlu, reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to supporting the establishment of the proposed War and Economic Crimes Court and National Anti-Corruption Court. Mr. Morlu further pledged the Bureau’s support for investigative and intelligence-gathering efforts, underscoring its readiness to contribute to processes aimed at advancing accountability and justice in Liberia. He emphasized that the Veteran Bureau recognizes the importance of accountability in strengthening Liberia’s peace and democratic institutions. He noted that institutions and stakeholders with knowledge, experience, and access to relevant information have a responsibility to support efforts that seek to establish the truth and promote justice. The dialogue is expected to conclude on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with participants expected to further deliberate on inclusive participation, disability rights, accountability, memorialization, and the role of persons with disabilities in Liberia’s transitional justice framework.