
“I will always remain inspired by the resolve, resilience, and courage of people in Libya”, says DSRSG Gagnon as she concludes her tour in Libya
Tripoli, 17 September 2024 - As I conclude more than three years of service as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, I express my sincere thanks and…

- Youth Engagement
Libyan Youth at Summit for the Future workshops: Digital tools essential for an inclusive political process in Libya
TRIPOLI – 23 September – As Heads of State met in New York to attend the Summit for the Future and sign the global Pact for the Future, UNSMIL held two youth workshops with 40 young men and women to discuss how the Libyan…

- Economic reforms
Acting Head of UNSMIL's Remarks at the Signing Ceremony of the Agreement Between the HoR and HCS on the Central Bank of Libya
Honorable Deputy of the Presidential Council Abdallah Al-Lafi, Distinguished Members of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, Esteemed Ambassadors and Representatives of Diplomatic Missions in Libya…

- Press Releases
UNSMIL welcomes the appointment of the Governor and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Libya
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the endorsement by the House of Representatives (HoR) of the nominees for the new Governor and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), in…

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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Remarks by Officer-in-Charge /Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General Stephanie Koury to the Security Council - 9 October 2024
(As Delivered) Mister President, (Switzerland) You may recall that in my last briefing to the Security Council on 20 August, I had focused extensively on unilateral measures by various Libyan sides and the instability they…

- Press Releases
Security Council press statement on Libya– 9 October 2024
The members of the Security Council welcomed the agreement reached between Libyan actors on the Central Bank of Libya and its endorsement by the House of Representative and High State Council. They called on all Libyan…

- Youth Engagement
- Advancing women, peace and security
The UN in Libya launches the second round of its Ra’idat training programme for young women from across the country
TRIPOLI – 20 October 2024– Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General and Officer-in-Charge of UNSMIL Stephanie Koury joined representatives from UNDP, UNICEF and UN Women in a panel discussion hosted at the High…

- Economic reforms
UNSMIL welcomes the appointment of the Central Bank of Libya Board of Directors
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the appointment of the Central Bank of Libya's (CBL) Board of Directors through Decision number 17 for 2024, issued yesterday by the Presidency of the…

Youth participation in elections is essential for bringing about change, say Libyan youth in an online training
Tripoli – October 24, 2024 – Some 25 young men and women from across Libya participated on Tuesday, in an online training workshop on the electoral process with Electoral Assistance Service. The training highlighted the vital…

Acting Head of UNSMIL, Stephani Koury at the Co-Chaired Security Working Group Meeting in Sirte
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Remarks by the Acting Head of Mission at the Co-Chaired Security Working Group Meeting in Sirte - October 17, 2024
Excellencies, Generals and colleagues, I would like to thank the 5+5 Joint Military Commission for hosting us here in Sirte. I would also like to thank the assembled Ambassadors from the Security Working Group as well as the…

Local leaders and youth develop a pilot community violence reduction programme for Ubari
TRIPOLI – 27 October – Over three days in Tripoli, community leaders, civil society organisations and youth representatives from Ubari and other parts of Libya came together with UNSMIL and the Ministries of Defence, Local…

- Press Releases
UNSMIL Welcomes announcement of municipal councils' election date
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the announcement by the High National Election Commission (HNEC) regarding the upcoming municipal council elections in 58 municipalities across the…