Martin Kobler: Establishment of Women’s Empowerment Unit a Key Step to Include Women in Politics

9 Sep 2016

Martin Kobler: Establishment of Women’s Empowerment Unit a Key Step to Include Women in Politics

09 September 2016 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler strongly welcomes the decision of the Presidency Council to establish a Women’s Support and Empowerment Unit, in accordance with Article 11 of the Libyan Political Agreement.

“I congratulate Libyan women on this development, a key step to give women a stronger role in political life. Women and men should work hand in hand to build a peaceful and prosperous future for Libya,” the Special Representative said.