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7 September 2021
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In Libya, a chance at a future after violence and rejection

After a divorce following a violent marriage, Muna* found herself facing a different set of challenges. “I suffered abuse, mistreatment and... Read more

12 August 2021
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International Youth Day: Investing in youth potential key to socio-economic uplift of Libya

“The youth in Libya is facing multifaceted challenges posed by decade long instability causing unemployment, disruption in education, violence and... Read more

11 July 2021
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On World Population Day, UNFPA commits for scaling up reproductive health services in Libya

“UNFPA programme in Libya aims to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, and every birth is safe as per the theme and aspirations of this... Read more

5 July 2021
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UNFPA establishes fourth Women and Girls Safe Space in Libya

UNFPA through its partner Al Bayan has inaugurated its 4th Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) Center here in Gurgi, Tripoli. The event was attended by... Read more

12 April 2021
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UNFPA and the Government of Japan join hands to provide essential health and gender-based violence services to women and girls in Libya

The Government of Japan has provided UNFPA with USD 1.3 Million to support national efforts for protecting the health and dignity of women and girls... Read more

10 March 2021
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A migrant’s journey of hope in Libya

“I came to Libya five years ago in the hope of finding a better future. However, surviving as a migrant and providing for yourself and your family is... Read more

10 March 2021
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Women and youth spearhead fight against COVID-19 in Libya

Like the rest of the world, the stilled town of Suluq in Eastern Libya has been grappling with the lethal threat of COVID-19 transmission and death.... Read more

8 March 2021
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On International Women Day, France announces scaling-up support to UNFPA’s Gender Based Violence response in Libya

As a commitment to continue supporting the people of Libya in a humanitarian context marred by a decade-long instability further exacerbated by the... Read more

28 February 2021
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Aid Organizations Appeal for US$189 Million to Meet Pressing Humanitarian Needs in Libya

The United Nations and its partners this month launched an appeal for US$189 million for the 2021 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) to provide urgently needed assistance and protection to 451,000 of... Read more

1 January 2021
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Women and Girls Safe Spaces in Libya: A Story of Courage and Hope

The decade-long conflict in Libya has been a source of violence and unrest causing displacements, and loss of precious human lives and livelihood... Read more

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