The Libya Experts Forum discusses proposal for a national framework on social protection
Tunis, 30-31 March 2017 – The fifth meeting of the Libya Experts Development Cooperation Forum concluded today, bringing together Libyan academics, policy makers, prominent experts, entrepreneurs from across Libya, including…
IOM, Japan Support Internally Displaced Families in Libya
Libya - Japan, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has committed USD 679,500 to support a 12–month project addressing the immediate needs of internally displaced families in Libya. The project, Direct Assistance to…
- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - March 2017
Tunis – From 1 March to 31 March 2017, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 24 civilian casualties - 20 deaths and 4 injuries - during the conduct of hostilities across Libya. Victims included 9 men…
- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - August 2016
Tunis – 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…
DTM Libya holds coordination meetings, releases two migration reports
Libya - IOM’s DTM Libya program wrapped up two coordination meetings in Tunis on the 27 and 28 March for its Mobility Tracking and Flow Monitoring data collection teams. These were the latest in a series of activities and…
A participant presenting the recommendation of the consultation of Youth, Peace and Security.
Sub-regional Youth Consultation on Youth, Peace and Security
Tunis - UNFPA, United Nations Population in collaboration with UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Peacebuilding Support Office organized a consultation on Youth, Peace and…
Ambulances transferred to Sirte aim to improve access to critical healthcare services
Tripoli - The President of the Presidential Council of Libya HE Fayez Al-Sarraj, met with Ms Maria do Valle Ribeiro, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and UN Resident Coordinator (UNSMIL) for Libya, in…
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Martin Kobler calls for an impartial Investigation into the tragic killings in Tarhouna
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler condemns the killing of 14 members of one family in Tarhouna, and calls for a prompt…
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UN Humanitarian Coordinator Expresses Concern over Deteriorating Conditions in Libya’s South
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is following with great concern the tense situation in and around Tamanhint, where intermittent fighting continues to be reported. The UN is deeply worried about the impact…
UNSMIL, EU provide Libyan coastguard with gender sensitization training
United Nations officials are mentoring Libyan coastal guards regularly engaged in risky search-and-rescue missions at sea. In the process, they are arming them with greater awareness of how to deal with migrants and refugees…
IOM Libya DTM Report: 294,436 Internally Displaced, 196,852 Return Home
Libya - IOM Libya’s latest Displacement Tracking Matrix Mobility Tracking report shows that there are 294,436 IDP individuals residing in 89 baladiyas (municipalities) across the country and 196,852 individuals who have…
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UNICEF Announces the ‘Child Friendly Municipality Award’ in Libya
Tunis – With the support from the Libyan Ministry of Local Government and the European Union, UNICEF announced the launch of a contest for the 'Child Friendly Municipality' Award in Libya. The Award aims to promote Child…