The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced on Monday the launch of a digital platform for young Libyans aged 18 to 35 living in the country to share their views and ideas on issues related to the “Structured Dialogue” process. The initiative aims to ensure that the voices of Libya’s youth are represented in the political process.
In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, UNSMIL said the platform seeks to expand youth participation across all regions of Libya, complementing the work of young representatives who will take part directly in the structured dialogue sessions.
According to the mission, participants will be able to express their opinions and perspectives on key topics under discussion and have them shared with youth delegates involved in the process, ensuring that voices from all parts of Libya are heard and reflected in the ongoing political dialogue.
The mission shared a link to the new platform, which takes the form of a dedicated Facebook group open for registration.
UN Special Representative Hanna Serwaa Tetteh said: “The youth in Libya are not only the future of the country but also its present. They are among the most affected by the current political crisis and stand to benefit the most from a peaceful transition that allows them to elect leaders of their choice.”
The Structured Dialogue is one of three main components of the roadmap presented by Tetteh to the UN Security Council on 21 August, alongside establishing a technically sound and politically viable electoral framework to enable presidential and parliamentary elections, and unifying institutions under a new, inclusive government.
The dialogue aims to develop practical policy recommendations that foster conditions for credible elections, shape a shared national vision, and address the root causes of long-standing conflict. It will also support short-term efforts to unify institutions and strengthen governance across key sectors.
However, Stephanie Khoury, Deputy Head of UNSMIL, clarified that the recommendations emerging from the structured dialogue will be non-binding, emphasizing that the true value lies in identifying effective ways to implement them.
