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Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Nov 21, 2024

Libyan and international counterparts discuss conflict prevention

The session reaffirmed the commitment and role of UNSMIL and the international community in supporting Libya's peace process

In a working group meeting on Monday, UNSMIL brought together Libyan institutions, civil society organizations from across the country, and international counterparts to discuss the challenges and opportunities in supporting disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) efforts in Libya. The session reaffirmed the commitment and role of UNSMIL and the international…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Nov 14, 2024

Libyan Minister’s ‘Morality’ Measures Would Violate Women’s Rights

Government Should Forcefully Disavow Regressive Proposals

During a November 6 press conference in Tripoli, the Government of National Unity’s acting interior minister, Emad Trabelsi, vowed to impose wide-ranging “morality” measures targeting women and girls in western Libya. The restrictions on clothing, social interactions, and travel would flagrantly violate the rights of Libyan women and girls, yet the prime…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Nov 11, 2024

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…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Nov 02, 2024

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…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Nov 01, 2024

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…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Oct 27, 2024

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…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Oct 24, 2024

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…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | Oct 14, 2024

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Acting Head of United Nations (UN) Support Mission in Libya

The meeting discussed the latest developments in Libya and ways to enhance the work of the UNSMIL in order to achieve lasting peace and stability in the country

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday with HE Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Stephanie Khoury, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed the latest developments in Libya and…

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Source: Energy Capital & Power | Sep 25, 2024

Saipem Pre-Qualifies for Structures A&E Project as Libya Advances Gas Monetization Drive

Project updates were issued on Libya’s major gas production projects at the Libya-Italy Roundtable and VIP Networking Event in Rome on Monday

Italian multinational oilfield services company Saipem announced it has pre-qualified to carry out EPCC works for Production Platform E – part of the $8-billion Structures A&E Development Project – during the Libya-Italy Roundtable and VIP Networking Event in Rome on Monday. Led by Mellitah Oil & Gas – a joint…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Sep 24, 2024

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Holds a Training Workshop for Libyan Women Entrepreneurs in Tunis

The training will focus on best practices and peer learning in export, digitization, and sustainable investments, and will take place in Tunis (Tunisia) on 24-27 September 2024

The Economic Commission for Africa Office for North Africa has launched today a capacity-building workshop for women leading small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in collaboration with the Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade. The training will focus on best practices and peer learning in export, digitization, and sustainable investments, and…

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