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UNSMIL statement on the 16 days of activism to combat violence against women and girls
TRIPOLI – 25 November 2022 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) joins the world in supporting the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Violence against women and girls in its various forms has…
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Uniting female activists across Libya to combat online violence and harassment
TRIPOLI - 26 November - To support the United Nations’ #16days campaign, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNMSIL) brought together female activists from across Libya to call for an end to online violence and…
Right to Education: Student rights should be at the centre of education policy
TRIPOLI - Students are struggling to complete their studies due to a lack of equipment, teacher strikes, outdated curricula, and electricity cuts, according to representatives from the General Union of Libyan Students who met…
International Day for Disabled Persons: Disabled woman campaigns for more recognition and equality
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International Day for Disabled Persons: Disabled woman campaigns for more recognition and equality
TRIPOLI – 3 December 2022 – For disabled people in Libya, going about everyday tasks can be extremely difficult. But according to disability rights campaigner Dr. Laila Badda, for those who are women and disabled, there are…
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Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya; Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily
TRIPOLI, 3 December 2022 - Since my arrival in Libya, I have called on political actors to accelerate discussions on the way forward in the political process, and to create the conditions for the holding of free and fair…
SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily opening remarks at the meeting of Security Working Group for Libya
It is a great pleasure for me to participate in this important meeting today, bringing together the members of the Berlin Process for a discussion on the next steps in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the…
SRSG Bathily co-chairs Security Working Group in Tunis / © UNSMIL
SRSG Bathily co-chairs Security Working Group in Tunis
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily, in collaboration with France, co-chaired a plenary session of the Security Working Group meeting in Tunis today focused on next steps in the…
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Statement on International Human Rights Day by the Co-Chairs (Netherlands, Switzerland and UNSMIL) of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya
‘Human Rights Must be at the Centre of the Political Process’ 10 DECEMBER 2022 On International Human Rights Day, marked annually on 10 December, the co-chairs of the Working Group on International Humanitarian Law and Human…
UN in Libya Launches Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2023-2025
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UN in Libya Launches Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2023-2025
TRIPOLI, 13 December 2022 – The United Nations in Libya Tuesday officially launched its Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2023-2025 in an event with the government and development partners. Prime Minister…
SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily’s during his remarks to the Security Council meeting on Libya - 16 December 2022
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SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily’s Remarks to the Security Council meeting on Libya - 16 December 2022
(As Delivered) Madam President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Since my last briefing on 15 November, I continued my dialogue with Libyan stakeholders and international partners to advance the political…
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Security Council Press Statement on Libya
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Ruchira Kamboj (India): The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern at the persistent political deadlock in Libya and…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily Statement on the Independence Day
TRIPOLI, 23 DECEMBER 2023 – On the eve of the 71st anniversary of Libya's Independence Day and on behalf of all UN personnel serving in Libya, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. This year, however…