- Press Releases
Security Council Press Statement on Libya May 2024
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye…
UNSMIL Mine Action Section Chief Fatma Zourrig addresses the audience at an event marking International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance on 9 May 2024.
Libyan Mine Action Center to develop country-wide strategy with UNSMIL support
The Libyan Mine Action Center announced plans 9 May to develop a country-wide mine action strategy in collaboration with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining and the United Nations Support Mission in…
- Youth Engagement
UNSMIL Launches New Youth Engagement Strategy for Libya in Ghadames
GHADAMES – 14 May – Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, launched UNSMIL’s new youth engagement strategy, #YouEngage in a meeting with young men and women held in…
In Ghadames, Derj and Awal, DSRSG Gagnon highlights need for increased government support for sustainable development
GHADAMES – 26 May – On a three-day mission to Ghadames, Derj and Awal last week, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, discussed with more than 100…
Representatives from Libyan military and security institutions and actors - with UNSMIL experts
Libyan Security and military providers reflect on a common code of conduct
TUNIS – Representatives from the Government of National Unity Ministries of Defense and Interior, Prime Minister Office, the Libyan National Army, the National Security Council, the National Programme for Demobilization…
- Youth Engagement
- Advancing women, peace and security
Young women graduate from UNSMIL’s Ra’idat programme after a year of training
TRIPOLI – 5 June – Twenty-six young women from across Libya graduated from the UNSMIL-led training programme by presenting their final projects focus on educating school children on climate change to the Minster of Women, the…
- International and National Days
Message from DSRSG-Political and Acting Head of UNSMIL, Stephanie Koury, on Eid Al-Adha
On behalf of the United Nations family in Libya, I extend our sincere congratulations to the Libyan people on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. May this celebration bring blessings and peace to all. This Eid comes amid great…
UNSMIL workshop in Tripoli focuses on collaboration between citizens and state authorities
TRIPOLI – 18 June – Last week the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held a workshop for civil society actors to improve communication and collaboration between citizens and state authorities on security issues…
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
DSRSG Koury's remarks on Libya to the UN Security Council - 19 June 2024
Mister President, Members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you today on the situation in Libya. Let me first wish the Libyan people and all Muslims celebrating Eid Al Adha, a joyous occasion. May it…
- Youth Engagement
- Advancing women, peace and security
Ra’idat 2024-25 is open for applicants
Tripoli, 1 July - The United Nations in Libya is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its annual Ra’idat training programme which opens today. Young Libyan women aged 18-30 are invited to apply between 01 and…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL calls for the release of abducted activist in Misrata, and all arbitrarily detained in Libya
TRIPOLI – UNSMIL is deeply concerned by reports of another abduction, this time in Misrata. On 8 July, 29-year-old political activist Al-Moatassim Areebi was abducted by unidentified armed men in civilian clothes along with…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL welcomes completion of voter registration for municipal elections, calls for continued support of HNEC
Tripole - UNSMIL congratulates the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) on completing the first phase of voter registration for 60 municipalities across Libya. Despite challenging circumstances, 210,545 Libyan citizens…