Libyan young women and women on top of the Libyan agenda
UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund (Libya Office) organized a workshop on "Strengthening the status of women and their participation in the Libyan society", from 14 to 16 May in collaboration with the National Council…
Towards a Professional Media in Libya An Action Plan for Reform in the Media Sector
Madrid, Spain – 1 June 2016 – Building on the achievements of previous meetings and the recent elaboration of the Code of Ethics for Libyan Journalists and Media Professionals in a Time of Crisis, a three-day workshop…
Libyan Women Conclude Three-Day Parallel Workshops on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and Woman’s Right and Political Participation
Representatives of Libyan women groups and women activists, from diverse backgrounds representing all areas of Libya, concluded today two parallel workshops. Divided into two groups, the participants attended two separate…
Towards a Professional Media in Libya
Towards a Professional Media in Libya Libyan managers and journalists agree on an action plan for media reform to promote national reconciliation and enhance freedom of expression Madrid, Spain – 3 June 2016 – A number of…
Open letter to all parties engaged in fighting in Benghazi
I wish to express my deep concern about repeated violations of international humanitarian law, some of which may amount to war crimes, which are recurring in Benghazi. Recent weeks in particular have witnessed the shelling of…
The Netherlands and UNDP sign a Cost Sharing Agreement for 2 million Euros for the Stabilization Facility for Libya
Following the decision of the Stabilization Facility for Libya Project Board last week to initiate a quick assessment in Benghazi, Kikla and Obari, the Netherlands and UNDP signed today an Agreement for two million euros…
- International and National Days
Martin Kobler Congratulates Libyan People on the Advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, congratulates the Libyans on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. He extends his warmest…
Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council during its consideration of the situation in Libya and the latest Secretary-General's report on UNSMIL (S/2016/452).
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
SRSG Martin Kobler’s Statement to the Security Council on the Situation in Libya. 06 June 2016
Check against delivery Statement of SRSG Martin Kobler to the Security Council 6 June 2016 Merci Monsieur le Président. Thank you, Mr. President. Monsieur le Président, Membres distingués du Conseil, Vous avez reçu le dernier…
Martin Kobler Condemns in the Strongest Terms the Killing of 12 Prisoners in Tripoli, Urges Joint National - International Investigation
Monday 13 June 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, condemns in the strongest terms the killing of 12 prisoners, which…
DSRSG for Libya Ali Al-Za'tari Condemns Airstrikes Killing and Injuring Civilians in Derna
16 June 2016 - Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ali Al-Za'tari condemns recent airstrikes in residential areas in Derna, which have led to civilian casualties. According to information received…