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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Tetteh advocates for international support for Libya’s political process in New York

SRSG Tetteh called for a unified approach from international actors, emphasising that solutions must be Libya-owned and -led

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, advocated with international partners this week for support for Libya’s political process and the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). SRSG Tetteh, on the sidelines of her briefing to the Security Council in New York…

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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) joins the Libyan Mine Action Centre to commemorate International Day for Mine Action Awareness

Representatives from key Libyan institutions, such as the Ministries of Defence and Health, and the Chief of Staff Office of the Libyan Army, attended the event at Sports City in Tripoli

About 150 people gathered on 16 April to commemorate the International Day for Mine Action Awareness at an event coordinated by the Libyan Mine Action Centre in partnership with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and international and national mine action organisers and operators. Representatives from key Libyan institutions,…

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Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna Tetteh engages with key regional and international partners on Libya at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

SRSG Tetteh reaffirmed the UN's commitment to facilitating an inclusive Libyan political process, grounded in national ownership and unity

At the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Tetteh, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with key partners and regional stakeholders committed to supporting the Libyan-led political process. In meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Algeria, and…

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Libya: Advisory Committee resumes meetings toward finalizing its electoral proposal

The AC, established by UNSMIL in February in line with UNSC Resolution 2755, is tasked with reviewing the existing electoral framework and addressing key contentious issues

The Advisory Committee (AC) has resumed its discussions on the contentious issues in the current electoral framework with a view to developing a comprehensive proposal with options to support Libyan institutions deliver inclusive and credible national elections within a realistic and implementable timeframe. The Committee aims to finalize its report…

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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urges parties to set aside blame and agree on urgent measures to stabilize Libya’s economy

Authorities must agree on a unified national budget, ensuring transparent financial management, and strengthening accountability within governance structures

UNSMIL is concerned about Libya’s worsening economic situation and the exchange of divisive, politically based accusations about responsibility for it, following the Central Bank of Libya’s devaluation of the Libyan dinar and its explanatory statement of 6 April. The Mission urges all parties to prioritise the national interest, set aside…

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Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Tetteh marks the halfway point of this year’s Ra’idat programme with presentations from young women in Tripoli

The UN in Libya’s Ra’idat training programme for young women takes thirty-five young women a year from across Libya and cultural components

To mark the halfway point of this year’s Ra’idat programme, and the participant’s completion of the UK Government’s Campaigning Excellence e-learning platform, SRSG Hanna S. Tetteh joined participants to talk about the importance of women’s leadership.  Alongside the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Stephanie Koury and the Deputy…

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Ra’idat alumni joins United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women session to discuss youth issues

The conference took place in March in New York, and brought together youth activists, civil society organisations and government officials from all over the world to share their experiences and develop policies to support development worldwide

As one of the alumni of the UN in Libya’s Ra’idat programme, Shahed El Kharraz, 24 from Misrata, was selected by the UN’s Youth Office to attend in person the Commission on the Status of Women to discuss women and youth issues.  The conference took place in March in New York,…

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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Alarmed by Wave of Arbitrary Arrests Across Libya

The Mission renews its call for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained individuals and to hold those responsible accountable

UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target individuals for their alleged political affiliations, to silence perceived dissent and to undermine judicial independence. These unlawful practices create…

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Youth from Al Ajilat, Sabratha, Zawia and Jadida come together to discuss ways to reduce community violence

The participants discussed how young lives were being lost, families and communities were being affected, and interventions from the state and local leaders were crucial to prevent further conflict

In a workshop and iftar organized by UNSMIL, thirty-eight youth from, Al Ajilat, Zawiya, Sabratha and Jadida, joined officials from the Ministries of Youth, Labour and the Mission to share experiences and discuss ways to reduce community violence last Wednesday.  As part of UNSMIL’s youth strategy – YouEngage – and…

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Libyan youth call for political stability, accountability and economic reforms

The participants, including 10 women and 19 men, overwhelmingly emphasized the necessity of political stability as a fundamental requirement for economic recovery

Twenty-nine young men and women from across Libya joined UNSMIL’s economic experts in person and online in workshops to discuss the challenges facing Libya’s economy and share their ideas for overcoming them.   The participants, including 10 women and 19 men, overwhelmingly emphasized the necessity of political stability as a fundamental…

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