The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has announced a substantial aid package worth $71.4 million designated for Libya to address its humanitarian needs through March 2024.
During his announcement, Guterres highlighted the dire conditions in Libyan detention centers, worsened by the challenges in delivering humanitarian aid and the increasing number of detainees.
“The situation in the detention centers in Libya is deteriorating due to the limited ability to deliver humanitarian aid and the rising number of detainees,” Guterres stated.
He also emphasised the UN’s support for efforts aimed at a national reconciliation strategy that is grounded in rights and includes the formulation of an inclusive reconciliation law.
The conditions in Libya demand urgent action against serious violations of international human rights law, Guterres noted. He called for the adoption of legislation against the recruitment of children in armed forces and advocated for raising the age of voluntary recruitment to 18.
The announcement comes at a critical time as Libya continues to face significant humanitarian and security challenges, underlining the need for continued international support and comprehensive legal reforms to ensure the protection of human rights.
On Monday, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya announced its commitment to fostering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy in Libya.
This initiative involves strategic partnerships with the Libyan-Korean Center and various local stakeholders, aiming to develop a skilled workforce dedicated to eco-friendly economic practices.
In a recent announcement shared on the “X,” platform, the UNDP detailed its leadership in implementing five key training programs. These initiatives are designed to cultivate essential skills among Libyan workers, equipping them to support a greener economy. “Through close collaboration with the Libyan-Korean Center and local stakeholders, UNDP has taken a leading role in five significant training programs. These are aimed at creating a skilled workforce that can sustain a greener economy in Libya,” the statement explained.
These educational and training efforts have been established in cooperation with Libya’s Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation under the Government of National Unity. Crucially, these programs have been supported by generous funding from the Republic of Korea, emphasizing the global support for Libya’s transition towards sustainable economic practices.
