Madam President, In two days, Libya will mark the anniversary of the 17 February 2011 revolution. Thirteen years on, Libyans are still waiting to realize their aspirations for sustainable peace and democracy. Despite the…
BRUSSELS – 14 February – Five young women from various Libyan regions travelled to Brussels as part of UNSMIL’s Ra’idat programme, to engage with European diplomats and discuss the impact of conflict and political instability…
AL KHOMS – 6 February – A group of young women from across Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, on a visit to Leptis Magna to…
TRIPOLI, 28 January 2024 - As part of UNSMIL’s efforts to engage all stakeholders, including political actors, major institutions, elders, cultural components, women and youth, on the solution to Libya’s protracted crisis…
MISRATA – Earlier this month, 50 young people from across Libya took part in a Model UN simulation organised by the Dialogue and Debate Association of Libya and supported by UNSMIL. Participants built their debating and…
(As Delivered) Mister President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Since my last briefing to this Council on October 16 th, laws number 27 and 28 on the National Assembly and Presidential elections were published…
TRIPOLI, 15 December 2023 – In a workshop organized by UNSMIL, 15 youth activists from across Libya worked in groups to identify key ideas for solutions and suggestions on how the Mission could help Libyan Political Leaders…
Mister President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, I have the honour to address you today for the first time since Storm Daniel hit Derna and surrounding areas on September 10th. I wish to express my condolences…
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) completed an initial technical review of the Presidential Election Law no. 28/2023 and Parliamentary Election Law no. 27/2023, which were officially received from…
TRIPOLI – 3 October 2023 – In September, the UN launched a training programme for 30 young women from across Libya aimed at improving their communication, leadership and advocacy skills as well as increasing their knowledge…
Following his visit to Derna on 16 September and his interaction with many Libyans, including people of the areas affected by the floods in eastern Libya, relevant local and national authorities, and Libya’s international…
Benghazi - Two weeks since devastating floods in northeastern Libya claimed several thousand lives and ravaged entire neighbourhoods, the United Nations and its partners remain on the ground and continue to provide critical…