Opening Remarks of DSRSG-RC/HC Georgette Gagnon Conference on supporting an inclusive, rights-based and victims-centred transitional justice and reconciliation process
TRIPOLI - 26 February - Excellencies, Vice-President Al-Lafi, distinguished guests and colleagues, On behalf of the UN in Libya, UNSMIL and the UN Human Rights Office, I am honoured to join you here today. I congratulate the…
Calls to place victims at the heart of Libya's national reconciliation process in a joint conference of UNSMIL and the Presidential Council
TRIPOLI - 26 February - At a conference in Tripoli dedicated to fostering "an inclusive, rights-based, and victims-centred transitional justice and reconciliation process in Libya”, UNSMIL Deputy Special Representative of the…
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Netherlands, UNDP and UNSMIL join forces to support families of missing persons in Libya
TRIPOLI - 03 March – Today, The Embassy of the Netherlands in Libya and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), signed a new agreement to…
- International and National Days
Statement from SRSG Bathily on International Women's Day: Investing in women today drives tomorrow's progress
TRIPOLI – 8 March – The pressing need for action and investment to empower women and drive forward progress in Libya cannot be overstated. UNSMIL stands in solidarity with women in Libya recognizing their resilience and…
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Statement by SRSG Bathily and DSRSG RC/HC Gagnon on the six-month anniversary of the devastating floods in Derna and affected areas
Tripoli - 11 March – Six months after Storm Daniel and devastating floods struck the city of Derna and the surrounding areas in eastern Libya, our thoughts and condolences remain with the people and communities affected by…
Libyan women want equality and capacity building support
TRIPOLI – 9 April – As part of activities to mark International Women’s Day, the UN in Libya conducted an online survey to understand how the UN could better support women’s voices in Libya’s political process. A third of the…
- International and National Days
SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily's Statement on Eid al-Fitr
TRIPOLI - 9 April - On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Libyan people. I hope this occasion will reinforce the values of tolerance and peace. As I observe the solidarity and unity…
UN Webinar: Involve Libyan women in decision making to ensure equal access to economic opportunity
Tripoli – More women must be included in economic decision making in Libya to accelerate economic progress and women's empowerment. This was the conclusion of a panel discussion the United Nations Support Mission in Libya…
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Remarks by SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily to the Security Council - 16 April 2024
Madame President, Since I invited the five key Libyan stakeholders for a dialogue to resolve all contested issues pertaining to the electoral laws and the formation of a unified government, I have escalated my engagement with…
- Youth Engagement
- Advancing women, peace and security
School children in Tripoli learn about climate change from the UN in Libya’s Ra’idat youth leaders
TRIPOLI – 2 May – Five teams of young women from the UN in Libya’s Ra’idat youth training programme visited private and international schools in Tripoli this week to raise children’s awareness about climate change and its…
Twenty-two legislators, legal experts and civil society actors discuss a draft reconciliation legislation for Libya on 23 April 2024.
With UNSMIL facilitation, legislators and legal experts come together to unify approach to drafting a reconciliation law
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights brought together 22 legislators, legal experts and civil society actors 23 April to work on draft…
- Press Releases
On World Press Freedom Day, UNSMIL calls for empowering journalists to carry out their vital role in Libya
TRIPOLI - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) values the crucial role of journalists in promoting freedom of expression, democratic values, social cohesion, and accountability…