TRIPOLI, 29 April 2026 - The United Nations in Libya today launched its first Youth Advisory Team (YAT) at a two-day induction event in Tripoli.
The twelve young women and men from across Libya who were selected for the Youth Advisory Team inaugural cycle (April 2026 - March 2027), gathered in Tripoli for a formal start of their work during the current term. During the two days, members will receive a broad orientation on their roles and responsibilities; the accountability framework; ethical standards; and how to carry out effective youth engagement.
The YAT is a consultative platform that brings together young people from diverse regions and backgrounds to provide structured, independent youth perspectives to inform UN analysis, advocacy, and programming in Libya. Although YAT members are volunteers and not UN staff, and do not officially represent or speak on behalf of the United Nations entities, they will help support UN youth engagement in Libya and meet regularly throughout the cycle.
“Young people in Libya bring essential perspectives, leadership, and solutions to the country’s future,” said Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Coordinator, Ulrika Richardson. “The Youth Advisory Team provides an important platform to ensure that the voices of young people help shape United Nations engagement and programming in Libya.”
Composed of young women and men from Libya’s western, eastern, and southern regions, the Youth Advisory Team reflects Libya’s diversity. Its members bring wide range of professional and civic backgrounds—including youth leadership, peacebuilding, education, disability inclusion, communications, and community-based work—alongside a strong commitment to inclusion, including the participation of persons with disabilities.
Through its work, the YAT will bring insights grounded in the lived experiences of young people and support United Nations efforts in Libya throughout the year.
The YAT is a reflection of the United Nations’ commitment to advancing youth participation in peace and development efforts, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015). The initiative is supported by the Government of Italy through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya, with contributions from relevant UN agencies, funds and programmes.