- Press Releases
UNSMIL statement on the 16 days of activism to combat violence against women and girls
TRIPOLI, 26 November 2023 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stands united with Libyan defenders of women’s rights in supporting the 16 days of activism for the elimination of violence against women and…
- Press Releases
International Human Rights Day: Human Rights are critical for the success of the political process
TRIPOLI, 10 December 2023: As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reiterates its call for human rights to be protected and…
SRSG Bathily to Youth: Raise your voices to help move the country forward
TRIPOLI, 15 December 2023 – In a workshop organized by UNSMIL, 15 youth activists from across Libya worked in groups to identify key ideas for solutions and suggestions on how the Mission could help Libyan Political Leaders…
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Remarks by SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily to the Security Council - 18 December 2023
(As Delivered) Mister President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Since my last briefing to this Council on October 16 th, laws number 27 and 28 on the National Assembly and Presidential elections were published…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL Statement on Libya’s Independence Day and Second Anniversary of Failure to Hold General Elections
TRIPOLI, 24 December 2023 – Today is the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. It also marks two…
Youth from across Libya take part in Model UN simulation
MISRATA – Earlier this month, 50 young people from across Libya took part in a Model UN simulation organised by the Dialogue and Debate Association of Libya and supported by UNSMIL. Participants built their debating and…
- Press Releases
Joint World Bank, EU, UN Report Assesses Damages Caused by Catastrophic Flooding in Libya
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2024 — Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to a new report released today by the World Bank…
SRSG Abdulaye Bathily urges western security actors to work toward long-term stability
TRIPOLI, 28 January 2024 - As part of UNSMIL’s efforts to engage all stakeholders, including political actors, major institutions, elders, cultural components, women and youth, on the solution to Libya’s protracted crisis…
- Youth Engagement
- Advancing women, peace and security
Libya’s rich cultural heritage is important for young people to celebrate
AL KHOMS – 6 February – A group of young women from across Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, on a visit to Leptis Magna to…
- Youth Engagement
- Advancing women, peace and security
Young Libyan women advocate for inclusion in conflict resolution and national reconciliation at Brussels event
BRUSSELS – 14 February – Five young women from various Libyan regions travelled to Brussels as part of UNSMIL’s Ra’idat programme, to engage with European diplomats and discuss the impact of conflict and political instability…
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Remarks by SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily to the Security Council - 15 February 2024
Madam President, In two days, Libya will mark the anniversary of the 17 February 2011 revolution. Thirteen years on, Libyans are still waiting to realize their aspirations for sustainable peace and democracy. Despite the…
- International and National Days
SRSG Bathily's Statement on the 13th Anniversary of the 17th February Revolution
On the 13th anniversary of the 17th February Revolution in Libya, I commend the unwavering spirit of resilience demonstrated by the Libyan people in their peaceful pursuit of change, democracy, peace, and stability. As we…