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08 December 2016 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) organized a two-day seminar under the theme “Enhancing Cooperation between the Judiciary and the Judicial Police to develop Prisons in Libya”.
Following the briefing on 6 December by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Martin Kobler, the Members of the Security Council reiterated their support for his efforts and those of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, and encouraged their intensified efforts in facilitati
“Moving Beyond Containment”
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the CouncilFirstly, I would like to congratulate Spain for presiding over the Security Council this month.
Tunis, Tunisia – The World Health Organization is deeply concerned about the deaths of neonates in Libya as a result of the deteriorating health system.
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler is extremely alarmed by the ongoing clashes in Tripoli which are reported to have claimed a number of lives.
Tunis – From 1 November to 30 November 2016, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 89 civilian casualties, including 38 deaths and 51 injuries, during the conduct of hostilities across Libya.
Gender-based violence is the most extreme form of the universal and systemic inequality experienced by women and girls. It knows no geographic, socio-economic or cultural boundaries. One in three women worldwide continue to fall victim to some form of physical or sexual violence.
Tunis - Between the 25th November and the 10th December, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Libya office, organizes a campaign in Libya to advocate and raise awareness on gender-based violence with the support of the Women and Youth Empowerment Forum (WYEF).
The Republic of Korea has contributed one million dollars (US$) to assist in speedy rehabilitation projects in Libya that will improve vital basic services to the citizens.
At long last, there is growing global recognition that violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development.