World Press Freedom Day 03 May 2015
JOINT MESSAGE FROM BAN KI-MOON, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS, IRINA BOKOVA, DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNESCO AND ZEID RA’AD AL HUSSEIN, UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD PRESS…
UNESCO Libya -UNSMIL Roundtable Discussion on Women, Media and Peace on World Press Freedom Day 2015
05 April 2015 - With a view to the global World Press Freedom Day theme for 2015, Let Journalism Thrive towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, & Media Safety in the Digital Age, UNESCO Tripoli Project Office, in…
Technical Support on how to cope with Violence in conflict zones
07 May 2015 - In line with UNSMIL’s efforts to support and build the capabilities of Libyan cadres, the Women’s Empowerment Unit at the Mission organized an event in the city of Djerba, Tunisia, on 3-7 May 2015 on how to cope…
‘Women, Media and Peace’ – A Roundtable Discussion to Mark World Press Freedom Day for Libya
Tunis, Tunisia – 07 May 2015 - Marking World Press Freedom Day for Libya, UNESCO Tripoli Project Office in partnership with the Women’s Empowerment Section of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), organized a…
The situation of migrants in transit through Libya en route to Europe - Breifing Note 08 May 2015
The tragic loss of hundreds of lives in the Mediterranean since-mid April highlights the critical importance and urgency of addressing the issue of migrants in transit through Libya en route to Europe, as unseaworthy boats…
UNSMIL Condemns Attack on Turkish Vessel, Calls for Investigation
11 May 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the attack against a Turkish vessel off the Libyan coast in which one sailor was killed and other crew members injured. The Mission regrets the loss…
Civilians Facing Abduction and Torture in Libya
15 May 2015 - Armed groups across Libya are responsible for abductions of civilians including minors on account of their actual or perceived origin, opinion, family and political affiliation, the United Nations Support…
Briefing note – 15 May 2015: Civilians Facing Abduction and Torture in Libya
Armed groups across Libya are responsible for abductions of civilians including minors on account of their actual or perceived origin, opinion, family and political affiliation. UNSMIL is calling on all parties to the…
UNSMIL Condemns Targeting of Residential Areas in Libya Fighting, Reiterates Calls to Avoid Civilian
15 May 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns in the strongest possible terms the ongoing shelling of residential areas in Libya, including in Benghazi and Gheryan, and the consequent loss of…
WFP Resumes Food Assistance to Families Displaced by Conflict in Libya
TUNIS, 21 May 2015– The United Nations World Food Progamme (WFP) has resumed food assistance to support displaced people whose lives have been impacted by the continuing armed conflict in Libya.WFP is currently providing…
Libyan Civil Society Organizations Mapping launched: Joint Cooperation between UNDP and UNICEF
Tunis, Tunisia, 19 May 2015 - UNDP and UNICEF jointly launched the Libyan Civil Society Organizations’ mapping report providing a detailed database with information on the nature of activities in the cities of Tripoli…
Libyan Youth Unite for Culture and Heritage
On Thursday May 21, 2015, the International Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is pleased to support the launch of the…