The High Elections Committee is considering developing mechanisms to protect women from violence during elections.
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Tripoli, April 14, 2025 (LANA) - An expanded meeting was held this morning at the headquarters of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) to discuss developing mechanisms to protect women from violence during elections.
The meeting was chaired by HNEC Board Member Rabab Halab, and attended by Aisha Thaboot, Head of the Awareness Department; Najwa Abu Bakr, Head of the Women's Support Unit; Salina Joshi and Khadija Al-Bouaishi, from the United Nations Electoral Support Mission in Libya (UNEM); and Maram Al-Akrout, Programme Officer at UN Women.
The meeting discussed developing a code of conduct for male and female candidates in the elections, which should be responsive to women's empowerment and enhance their participation. This aims to provide a safe and fair electoral environment for all candidates, both male and female, that meets standards of inclusiveness and fairness.
The meeting also discussed the implementation and timeline for designing and launching the code, as well as the context for its implementation and adherence to it after its adoption.
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