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Al Jerbi

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2023-08-22
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2023-08-22
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  1. “In championing human rights, we forge a path to a Libya marked by dignity, equality and justice — a future where every voice is heard, every life is valued, and the bonds of our shared humanity are unbreakable.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  2. “Those restrictions also reflect the broader gender inequality within our society and parallel the lack of women’s representation in current political dialogue. The absence of women’s and youth’s voices in political dialogue hinders any real progress in a transition to peace and stability. A more inclusive approach is necessary for Libya’s stability and for building a just and prosperous future for all. I would like to end my time with a note on the importance of accountability for Libya’s future, as it ensures justice, fosters reconciliation, deters future abuses and demonstrates a commitment to human rights and good governance. By holding individuals and institutions responsible for past wrongs, Libya can build the foundation of trust, stability and progress that is essential for a peaceful future.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  3. “The latest violation is restrictions on women’s movement. In May, the Government of National Unity’s Internal Security Agency introduced a new procedure whereby Libyan women travelling alone from an airport in western Libya are required to complete an official declaration stating their reasons for travel and rationale for travelling alone. The eastern Government of National Stability imposed restrictions a month later, requiring security approvals for travel. Those new procedures discriminate against women by depriving them of their autonomy and rights as equal citizens. A multifaceted approach involving legal reform, awareness-raising and international cooperation is essential to ensuring the complete abolition of these unjust restrictions on women’s travel in Libya.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  4. “Given the alarming trend of human rights defenders and activists being arrested, investigated, prosecuted and physically attacked in Libya, it is imperative for the international community to prioritize safeguarding their digital spaces from hate speech and violence. More broadly, it is necessary to ensure the full protection of human rights defenders and civic activists to enable their work in a Libyan transition. All forms of abuse, including threats and reprisals against civil society organizations and human rights defenders, must be investigated, and those responsible should be held accountable. As we advocate for the protection of human rights and the empowerment of civil society, we must also address another pressing issue significantly affecting our society: gender inequality and continued violations of women’s rights.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  5. “Those forms of online violence not only attempt to silence my voice but also create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, both for me and for others who wish to engage in meaningful discourse about human rights and social justice. As a journalist, fact-checker and human’s rights activist, I urge the international community to push Libya to enact and enforce laws against online hate speech and violence targeting women, while also collaborating with technology companies to develop effective content- monitoring tools. Additionally, Libya should promote digital literacy programmes, establish user-friendly reporting channels and support women’s organizations in their efforts to combat online gender-based violence. That comprehensive approach will contribute to a safer and more inclusive digital environment for all.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  6. “The pervasive issue of hate speech and disinformation undermines civil society by fuelling hostility and violence against human rights defenders and civil society organizations, trigging investigations and ultimately freezing their speech. We need immediate action to halt systemic media campaigns that incite hate and violence against human rights defenders and civil society organizations. We are also seeing an increase in hate speech and online violence against women in civil society, politics and media. I myself have faced the distressing phenomenon of online violence. My work has made me a target of hate speech, harassment and threats on various online platforms.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  7. “For that reason, we seek the repeal of repressive laws and regulations intended to impede civil society organizations and their critical role in Libya’s transition. That is necessary before any election can be organized and is also a fundamental basis for a free and fair vote. The House of Representatives needs to enact a new civil society law that is in compliance with international legal standards to regulate the work of civil society organizations. In addition, it is necessary to have an independent civil society commission to guarantee that its work will not be subject to interference from political authorities, intelligence agencies or the security sector, including armed groups and militias.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  8. “Libya’s legal framework is incomplete, reflects ongoing political divisions and serves only to repress civil society and limit fundamental freedoms. In March, Libya’s Supreme Judicial Council declared a draconian Al-Qaddafi-era law — law no. 19 of 2001 — as valid. The House of Representatives’ attempts at amending the law do not help. Law 19/2001 not only violates Libya’s 2011 constitutional declaration, but was also repealed under law no. 29 of 2013, which abolished all repressive laws enacted before 2011. That law undermines the freedom and independence of civil society and violates the principles of freedom of expression and association enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

  9. “Ms. Al Jerbi: My name is Noura Al Jerbi, and I am a Libyan women’s rights activist, journalist and editor-in-chief of one of Libya’s few independent fact- checking organizations. I had lived in Libya for most of my life, but I no longer live there because of the current situation. I nevertheless continue to fight for a better future for my country. Yet we continue to face significant challenges to building a society based on freedom, justice and equality. A critical barrier to that future is the severe restrictions on the space for civil society in Libya today, including through the imposition of draconian laws and regulations, unwarranted investigations, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances of human rights defenders and activists, hate speech, disinformation, continued violations of women’s rights and the lack of accountability.”

    2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source