The U.S. Special Envoy to Libya, Ambassador Richard Norland, expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of Libyan women’s networks in combating violence against women, as part of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Ambassador Norland emphasised that violence against women and girls is one of the primary reasons for the marginalization of women in political life, highlighting the need to address this issue to achieve a successful political transition in Libya.
He further stated that the success of Libya’s political transition requires the active involvement of all societal sectors, including women, in political decision-making processes. This inclusion is seen as a crucial step towards ensuring a stable and inclusive future for the country. Norland stressed that empowering women and ensuring their representation in all fields, particularly politics, is essential for Libya’s progress and development.
In parallel, the United Nations launched the 16 Days of Activism campaign in Libya, under the theme of promoting women’s rights and ending violence against women and girls. The campaign calls for urgent action to ensure the protection of women’s rights and their participation in various social and political sectors.
The United Nations stressed the importance of national and international cooperation to make tangible progress in this area, noting that combating violence against women is not only a humanitarian issue but also a fundamental pillar for achieving equality and justice in society.
The campaign highlighted that addressing violence against women is a critical factor for achieving stability in Libya, as building a stable society is impossible without tackling this issue. The United Nations emphasised the need to intensify efforts to combat violence against women as an important step towards a better future for Libya.
