In commemoration of World Education Day, The National Human Rights Institution of Libya called upon the Ministry of Education to enhance the country’s educational process. The organisation emphasised the necessity of improving the human resources in education through training, efficiency enhancement, and human capacity development.
It also highlighted the need for advancing curricula and educational materials, as well as upgrading the infrastructure of schools, to ensure students receive a quality education.
The National Human Rights Institution of Libya pointed out the deterioration in the educational process and the education sector. This especially in rural, remote areas, and regions affected by crises, natural disasters, displacement, as well as in the southern, western mountain, and eastern regions of the country.
This decline has negatively impacted the level of education and academic achievement of students, contributing to an increase in dropout rates. Moreover, the shift of many citizens towards private schools has exacerbated the economic and social challenges faced by the population.
The institution stressed that education is a fundamental human right, as enshrined in international and United Nations (UN) conventions, the temporary constitutional declaration, and national laws and legislations. This right forms a cornerstone of citizenship and human rights, necessitating urgent actions to improve the educational landscape in Libya.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Moammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.