Jazia Shuaiter, member of the Advisory Committee and professor of criminal law at the Faculty of Law, University of Benghazi, affirmed that the selection of participants in the structured dialogue sponsored by the United Nations was carried out according to precise criteria aimed at reflecting Libyan society in all its components. She stressed that the lists were free of controversial names that might provoke division.
In a statement to Al-Manassa, Shuaiter explained that while any public figure may generate debate due to having opponents, the current lineup includes legal and economic personalities, alongside a notable presence of youth and women—signalling a deliberate effort to engage the active forces of society.
She added that the inclusion of representatives from political parties, social components, and persons with disabilities marks a qualitative development in the course of national dialogues, granting these groups space to express their perspectives and interests. Shuaiter considered this new element an enhancement of inclusivity in the political process.
She pointed out that although the number of participants—120—may appear limited compared to Libya’s population, they were distributed according to diverse interests and specialisations to ensure balanced representation.
Concluding her remarks, Shuaiter said: “I know several women who were selected, and they are held in high esteem and trusted, as well as a group of men whom I expect to be distinguished,” emphasising that this composition offers genuine opportunities for a fruitful dialogue that reflects the aspirations of Libyans.
