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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is organizing a special visit for Ahmad Al-Hindawi, the United Nations Secretary General Envoy on Youth, on 3rd and 4th of August to Tunis to discuss the Libyan program as well as the concerns and needs of the Libyan youth.The visit occurs within the…

Tunis, 09 August 2016 – The Head of Delegation of the European Union to Libya, Her Excellency Ambassador Nataliya Apostolova and UNICEF Special Representative to Libya, Dr. Ghassan Khalil, signs a Partnership Declaration to contribute to resilience and social inclusion of Libyan adolescents and…

Joint Statement by UN Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi and SRSG for Libya Martin Kobler on International Youth Day “Libyan Youth’s role is crucial in ending Libya’s Crisis…Their commitment is essential for Libya’s stability and prosperity.” Today, the world celebrates the International Youth Day. Five…

Today, 12 of August 2016, the world celebrates the International Youth. In Libya, around 30 Civil Society Organizations and Youth Groups, jointly with Libyan Women NGO and Youth Empowerment Forum with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Libya, will commemorate this day by…

Lack of Attention to the Humanitarian Crisis in Libya Exacerbates the Suffering of Libyans and Migrants 19 August 2016 - For Libya, this World Humanitarian Day serves as a strong reminder of the urgent need to address the worsening humanitarian situation across the country. More than 2.4 million…

The UNDP Stabilization Facility for Libya Project Board met this morning in Tunis under the leadership of HE Dr. Taher Al-Jehaimi, Minister of Planning, and Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari, the Deputy SRSG and UNDP Resident Representative. The Board was attended by the Ambassadors or representatives of Canada…

Tunis, Tunisia - On 19 August, The United Nations Mine Actions Service (UNMAS) concluded its second Non-Technical Survey (NTS) course, which successfully trained and equipped an additional 10 Libyan nationals who are working in the field of mine action in Benghazi and surrounding areas. The course…

24 August 2016 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler welcomes the statement issued today by the Presidency Council (PC) and commends the resumption of the House of Representatives (HoR) sessions. Martin Kobler…

The Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, welcomes the reconciliation agreement signed yesterday, 31 August 2016, between Misrata and Tawergha in Tunis under the auspices of UNSMIL. The agreement aims at…

Tunis, 1 September 2016 – From 1 August to 31 august 2016, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 47 civilian casualties, including 32 deaths and 15 injured, during the conduct of hostilities across Libya. Victims included 8 children killed and 5 injured, 18 men killed and…

EU, UN WOMEN, LIBYAN WOMEN AND INTERNATIONAL ACTORS MEET IN TUNISIA TO ENSURE WOMEN’S ENGAGEMENT IN DECISION MAKING IN LIBYA Tunis, Tunisia – 7 September 2016, In the framework of “The Spring Forward for Women” programme - a regional European Union (EU) and UN Women joint programme, funded by the…