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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Support for disability rights should expand beyond the those affected by conflict to include everyone with disabilities, say youth

Speakers also emphasized the UN’s role in supporting government to enhance accessibility and empowering civil society, particularly youth, to advocate for this issue

Enabling independent accessibility and mobility are key to ensuring persons with disabilities are actively involved in society, said a group of twenty-seven young men and women from across Libya in an online workshop on Thursday.  The workshop on disability rights, led by UNSMIL’s Human Rights Section and supported by the…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) workshop advocates for greater civil society participation ahead of Libya's municipal elections

Participants explored best practices and strategies to enhance electoral security and promote a robust "election culture" in the country

In anticipation of the upcoming municipal councils' elections set for 16 November, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has organized a two-day workshop aimed at enhancing the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in safeguarding the electoral process.  Conducted on 30 and 31 October in collaboration with the…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Libyan youth call for an active participation in Ceasefire Agreement implementation during United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) workshop

In breakout discussions the participants continually raised the issues of insecurity on both militarily and political fronts, and the impact that this has on the social and economic fabric of the country

Fourteen young men and women from across Libya joined UNSMIL experts from the Ceasefire Monitoring Component on Wednesday in Tripoli to share their ideas and recommendations on how youth can support the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement in Libya.  In breakout discussions the participants continually raised the issues of insecurity…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Local leaders and youth develop a pilot community violence reduction programme for Ubari

All the issues highlighted were discussed with the ministries engaged in the workshop and relevant institutions discussed the launch of a youth centre and traditional industry centre in Ubari to support the community

Over three days in Tripoli, community leaders, civil society organisations and youth representatives from Ubari and other parts of Libya came together with UNSMIL and the Ministries of Defence, Labor, Youth, Tourism and Traditional Industry to share experiences and develop innovative ways to prevent and combat violence in the community…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Youth participation in elections is essential for bringing about change, say Libyan youth in an online training

The training highlighted the vital role elections play in enabling citizens to manage the public affairs of their country

Some 25 young men and women from across Libya participated on Tuesday, in an online training workshop on the electoral process with Electoral Assistance Service.  The training highlighted the vital role elections play in enabling citizens to manage the public affairs of their country, whether through selecting governors and representatives…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Statement by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Regarding Consultations on the Central Bank of Libya Crisis

The Mission welcomes the progress achieved on the principles, criteria and timeline that should govern the interim period leading to the appointment of a new governor and board of directors for the Central Bank

For the second consecutive day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) facilitated consultations between representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State regarding the ongoing crisis at the Central Bank of Libya. These discussions are part of the Mission's continued efforts to restore the…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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United Nation (UN) Visits Tarhuna to Launch New Report on Mass Graves

The visit also marked the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

A joint delegation from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights visited Tarhuna on 30 August to present to the local community the findings and recommendations of a new report documenting serious human rights violations that occurred in the area…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Statement on the Preliminary Outcomes of the Consultations between the House of Representatives and High Council of State on the Crisis of the Central Bank of Libya

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reminds all Libyan stakeholders of the adverse impacts of the ongoing CBL crisis on the livelihood of citizens and on the confidence of international financial institutions in the Libyan banking system

Following consultations hosted by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) at its headquarters in Tripoli on Monday and Tuesday, the representatives of the House of Representatives (HoR) and High Council of State (HCS) reached important understandings on the crisis of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), particularly on…

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Women's presence in municipal elections is crucial to change the current reality, say southern women

According to the official statistics from the High National Elections Commission 30% of registered voters in Libya for the upcoming 60 municipal council elections are women

Representatives from the Fezzan Women’s Political Movement emphasized the crucial role women can and should play in the upcoming municipal elections.   During a meeting organized by UNSMIL’s Women Empowerment Section last week, they highlighted their efforts in mobilizing and encouraging women to participate in political life at the community level.…

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Libya: UN report urges accountability for years of human rights violations in Tarhuna

The report recommends a comprehensive transitional justice and reconciliation process, with meaningful truth-seeking measures and effective reparations for victims

A UN report warned today that the continued lack of accountability and years of impunity enjoyed by those behind the human rights violations and abuses committed in the Libyan city of Tarhuna between 2013 and 2022 risk fuelling more instability and further division in the country. The report by the Human Rights…