The UN Special Representative, Hanna Tetteh, emphasized that Libyan women have consistently served as a fundamental pillar in peacebuilding efforts and mediation initiatives, despite shouldering a substantial portion of the burdens associated with the conflict that has spanned over a decade. Tetteh strongly asserted that “The Libyan woman plays an instrumental role in mitigating political tensions and charting the course for the free and prosperous Libya aspired to by all.”
The Special Representative confirmed the UN’s commitment to ensuring that no less than 35% of participants in the upcoming national negotiations are women. To facilitate this, she announced plans to establish a Libyan women’s caucus to maintain ongoing coordination between dialogue attendees and activists within their local communities.
Tetteh also framed the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (on Women, Peace, and Security) as a crucial moment to renew global commitments and translate pledges into concrete achievements. Furthermore, she identified investing in the emerging generation of young female leaders as an essential component for future success.
She stressed the necessity of guaranteeing safe, equal, and effective participation for women across all decision-making tiers. She added that achieving this objective also requires strengthening the legal framework to protect women from all forms of violence and ensuring perpetrators are held to account. In closing, she affirmed that empowering women provides them with the capacity to construct more stable and robust societies, thereby boosting general well-being for families and the community alike, confirming the UN’s readiness to support Libyans on this path.
