UNSMIL
United Nations Support Mission in Libya
Southern youth representatives in a meeting with UNSMIL
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Youth from southern Libya call for stronger local governance, economic opportunities and protection of women from violence

TRIPOLI – Twenty-five young women and men from across southern Libya called for greater decentralization, improved economic opportunities, safer spaces for women and meaningful participation in political decision-making during a workshop and discussion with Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General - Political, Stephanie Koury on Wednesday. Participants stressed that addressing the marginalization of southern communities and ensuring…

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UNSMIL is mandated by the Security Council to facilitate an inclusive political process, support ceasefire implementation, and advance national reconciliation. The mandate was extended through 31 October 2027 by Security Council resolution 2835 (2026)

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is mandated by the Security Council to use its good offices, in full respect of Libyan ownership, to support an inclusive political process and broader stabilisation efforts. UNSMIL facilitates political dialogue and elections; supports national reconciliation, transitional justice, and the protection and promotion of human rights; assists Libyan efforts to reunify state institutions and reduce arms, ammunition, and explosive remnants of war; prevent renewed conflict; promotes the participation of women, youth, and civil society; and coordinates humanitarian assistance, recovery, and reconstruction with Libyan authorities and international partners.

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UNSMIL Political Process
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Political Roadmap
Based on the  Advisory Committee’s recommendations, feedback from the Libyan people, and lessons learned from the failure of previous efforts to hold elections, UNSMIL is convinced that the political process should focus on guaranteeing general elections and unifying institutions through a sequenced approach. UNSMIL’s roadmap is built around three core pillars, as detailed by  SRSG Tetteh in her remarks to the Security Council on 21 August 2025…
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Youth Engagement
Promoting progress on the youth, peace and security agenda through: UNSMIL’s mandate is to facilitate a wider engagement and participation of women and youth in the Libyan political process, recognising that the process should be inclusive of all Libyans. UNSMIL has been working to support youth engagement in three different ways: YouEngage In May 2024 UNSMIL launched its youth engagement strategy - YouEngage. This is a transformative approach by…
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Basirah
Basirah is a programme of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) that supports the development of Libyan media professionals, including journalists, media professors, media students, and fact checkers. It aims to combat the spread of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech by addressing one influencing factor—insufficient educational opportunities for journalists. Since its launch in May 2025, Basirah has delivered 10 in…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) aims to facilitate an inclusive political process, support ceasefire implementation, and advance national reconciliation. The Security Council, through resolution 2835 (2026), renewed its mandate until 31 October 2027.