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Alhodiri

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2022-06-27
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2022-06-27
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  1. “Thirdly, we must increase women’s meaningful participation in decision-making at the national and international levels in order to give Libyan women a meaningful voice in decision-making and governance. Fourthly, we must strengthen the position of women through legislation and increase the quota of women in the upcoming parliamentary election to 50 per cent, with even greater participation in legislative committees. Lastly, in order to strengthen the ideals of equality, justice and democracy it is important to promote and disseminate a culture of gender equality that prioritizes women’s participation. The support of the authorities of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to create a national framework for promoting the personal growth of displaced women and female victims of domestic violence in rural areas is essential.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source

  2. “In that regard, we hope that the Council will endorse the following recommendations concerning Libyan women. First, efforts to encourage women’s participation in the political sphere and in peacebuilding in Libya must continue, regardless of the obstacles. The continuous support for, and engagement of, women at the national level in peace negotiations are essential. Secondly, improving women-centred services is essential. Women are in general far removed from Government programmes. Greater coordination among Governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations and the international community is required to improve the programmes delivered for women at the national and local levels.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source

  3. “In that context, tremendous progress has been made for the benefit of Libyan women. For the first time in the nation’s history, Libyan women participated more actively in preparations for the national elections held in 2021. There were two female presidential candidates, and many Libyan women joined political parties. There are also other clear signs showing that Libyan women are actively participating in politics. Increasing the number of women in public service is an excellent starting point, but achieving the meaningful participation of women also requires adopting pro- women legislation. It is time for Libyan policymakers and the international community to understand that achieving true democracy, justice and equality for everyone requires women’s significant participation.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source

  4. “One of the biggest issues in Libya that impedes women’s participation in politics, prevents gender equality and marginalizes women’s future engagement is their insecurity. Civil society organization activists, women human rights defenders and journalists continue to be the targets of social media harassment, physical attacks, kidnappings and murders. Such concerns have serious implications for the future of women’s rights in Libya and affect their inclusion in the country’s democratic process. Since 2011, we have had many Governments dominated by men, but recent Governments in Libya have taken positive steps by appointing more women to higher positions, such as those of Minister of Justice and Minister for Foreign Affairs, which has never been achieved before.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source

  5. “Women who attempt to increase their participation in peace negotiations are often rejected, as was the case when the Minister of State for Women’s Affairs announced Libya’s withdrawal from the memorandum of understanding on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, which had been signed with UN-Women. The memorandum of understanding had sparked widespread controversy, a backlash from community members and assumptions by religious leaders that the memorandum and the resolution itself contravened the religious principles, norms and habits of the community. More than a decade has passed since the peaceful revolution turned to an armed internal war. Those of us who live in Libya nowadays struggle to survive, especially women and young people.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source

  6. “It took them a long time to embrace me and pay attention to what I had to say. The issues surrounding female participation in Libya are complex. Socially speaking, women are still seen as weak and are allowed to work in only a few kinds of job. In terms of the economy, employment policies and the workplace discriminate against women. The political participation of women also continues to face significant challenges. Women in Libya have face systemic violence from the Government and, as a result, remain second-class citizens.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source

  7. “The traditional norms and habits and the male nature of the society makes it difficult for women to be included in reconciliation efforts and to be among the decision-makers. In managing those projects, I was required to meet with local authorities, tribal elders, religious officials and high-ranking members of the community in order to analyse conflict indicators and design the best intervention approach to bring community members together. At the beginning, some of those people refused to participate in a meeting led by a young woman — there was an unwelcoming atmosphere — and most of them did not take my words seriously. However, I was determined to make sure they understood that I was their only alternative for regaining stability and improving the provision of services in the city.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source

  8. “Ms. Alhodiri: My name is Bushra Alhodiri, and I am the Operations Manager of the Fezzan Libya Organization. I address the Security Council from the south of Libya in the city of Sabha. I thank Council members for giving me the opportunity to brief them on the participation of women in political space and public service and the obstacles they encounter. Since being appointed in 2016 to the position of Operations Manager at the Fezzan Libya Organization, a local non-governmental organization, I have managed more than 30 projects in areas ranging from social cohesion to the empowerment of young people and women, local governance capacity-building and much more. As I lead community meetings and engage with local authorities on a daily basis, I almost always find myself the only woman in a male-dominated environment.”

    2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source