Liberia Massacre Survivors Association

Justice for the Past. Healing for the Future.

LIMASA stands with survivors and families to advance truth, accountability, and restorative support for lasting peace.

Community Healing

Supporting survivors, families, and communities.

We create safe spaces for truth, recovery, and restorative justice through survivor-led advocacy.

Advocacy in Action

Advancing truth, accountability, and dignity.

Our survivor-centered programs deliver legal support, remembrance initiatives, and meaningful community impact.

Survivor Support

Healing through community and advocacy.

We help survivors access care, resilience resources, and collective healing pathways.

Justice & Advocacy

Partnering for institutional accountability.

Our advocacy work supports stronger systems and transparent decision-making.

Community Resilience

Building strength and solidarity across Liberia.

Support programs for survivors, families, and community recovery leaders.

Public Engagement

Engaging communities through safe dialogue.

Our programs create trusted spaces for voices to be heard and respected.

Healing Initiatives

Supporting healing programs across the region.

From counseling to community remembrance, we stand with survivors.

Memory and Justice

Preserving stories while seeking justice.

We honor survivor voices and push for fair accountability.

A Just Future

Working toward justice, healing, and dignity.

Our mission is survivor-led change across Liberia and beyond.

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Peterson K. Sonyah portrait

Peterson K. Sonyah

Executive Director

About LIMASA

A voice for survivors, a platform for justice

We are a survivor-led organization promoting truth-telling, legal accountability, psychosocial healing, and remembrance across Liberia and beyond.

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Focus Areas

Our advocacy priorities

Justice & Accountability

Promoting legal pathways and institutional reforms for accountability.

Survivor Support

Connecting survivors with psychosocial and community-based support systems.

Advocacy

Engaging policymakers and partners to protect rights and dignity.

Memorialization

Preserving memory through storytelling, archives, and community remembrance.

News

Latest updates from LIMASA

Read the latest coverage on ethics guidance, survivor support initiatives, and institutional accountability across Liberia.

Portrait of a survivor
National Guidance By Alima T. | May 14, 2026 · 10:20 AM

Survivors of Yorcee Town Massacre Shares Her Story, Calls for Justice and Medical Support

Grand Bassa County, Liberia — Ruth Smith, a survivor of the Yorcee Town Massacre in Grand Bassa County, is seeking medical attention and justice

Ethics Policy
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Family members together
Capacity Building By Samuel P. | May 10, 2026 · 08:45 AM

LIMASA Leadership & International Partners Attend First Public Engagement Forum

ED. Peterson K. Sonyah, was joined by key national and international partners at the first Public Engagement Forum of 2024

Training Governance
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A speaker addressing a gathering
Consultation By Esther M. | May 5, 2026 · 05:15 PM

Leno Church in Bomi County Stands as Silent Witness to Civil War Atrocities

Tubmanburg, Bomi County — The Leno Church, located at the welcome gate in Tubmanburg,

Community Health
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Bulletin By Peterson K. | April 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Quarterly ethics compliance bulletin released

The first quarterly bulletin summarizes ethics review performance, turnaround benchmarks, and compliance findings across registered institutions.

Accountability Reports
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Meet Our Partners

Trusted collaborators in ethics and public accountability

We work with national institutions and regional development partners to uphold ethical standards, strengthen oversight, and protect communities through responsible research governance.

Trusted by 6 institutional and development partners

Testimonials

What our clients say

Feedback from institutions and research leaders we support through ethical review, compliance guidance, and capacity building.

University Ethics Office

"The Board's protocol guidance shortened our review timelines and improved participant protection standards across all new studies."

Dr. Hannah T. Sumo

Director of Research Compliance

Public Health Program

"Their review team combines rigor with responsiveness. We now launch field studies with stronger consent safeguards and better monitoring."

Joseph M. Karmo

Program Lead, Clinical Outreach

Civil Society Partner

"From consultation to approval, the process is transparent and fair. It has increased trust between communities and research institutions."

Martha K. Saye

Policy and Advocacy Coordinator

Contact Us

Get in touch with our team

For institutional collaboration, ethics guidance, or public inquiries, send us a message and our office will respond promptly.

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location

Monrovia, Liberia

Stand with survivors and shape a just future.

Your voice and partnership help sustain truth, remembrance, and healing efforts nationwide.

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