(LANA) monitors the recommendations of the participating countries, in the Human Rights Council session to review the national report on Libya

Geneva, November 11, 2025 (LANA) - During the Human Rights Council session held in Geneva to review Libya’s national report in the field of human rights, several countries welcomed Libya’s efforts to promote human rights, combat impunity, and protect vulnerable groups, stressing that the progress achieved reflects the state’s commitment and keenness to protect human dignity.

The Libyan News Agency monitored the recommendations of a number of participating countries, which included Mauritius, Mexico, Qatar, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, the Sultanate of Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Montenegro, South Korea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, and Slovakia. Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Sudan, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Uruguay, Yemen, Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia,

These countries stressed the importance of the steps taken by Libya in the judicial and social fields, calling for continued efforts to strengthen the rule of law, protect the rights of women and children, and reduce violence and discrimination in all its forms, in addition to combating human trafficking and illegal immigration.

States also stressed the need to develop the national legal framework to guarantee human rights, including protecting migrants and minorities, ending arbitrary detentions, and enhancing transparency and accountability in state institutions. 

It recommended that the countries participating in the session follow up on the implementation of judicial rulings against those proven to be involved in rights violations, and activate legislation aimed at combating violence against women, protecting children, especially those with disabilities, and ensuring their empowerment to education and active participation in society.

The recommendations included strengthening the independence of the judiciary, developing the justice system to combat cybercrimes, and ensuring equality before the law, while emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation between Libya and international human rights mechanisms to ensure the application of international standards on the ground.

Among the issues that have aroused the interest of the international community are improving the condition of correctional and rehabilitation institutions, protecting the rights of inmates, and establishing national mechanisms to monitor the implementation of human rights, in addition to strengthening family and social awareness programs to reduce violence against children and women, and launching women’s empowerment initiatives and supporting their participation in the labor market and public life.

The countries stressed the importance of Libya continuing its efforts related to children’s rights, ending all forms of discrimination, and ensuring access to justice for all, in addition to strengthening the social protection and health care system, in line with the goals of sustainable development and enhancing the stability of Libyan society.

The participating countries agreed that these recommendations come within the framework of supporting Libya’s efforts to complete the reform process and enhance the protection of rights and freedoms, thus contributing to building a state of law and strong institutions that adhere to international human rights standards.

Today, Libya reviewed its national report before the Human Rights Council in Geneva, as part of the fourth comprehensive periodic round conducted by the United Nations to assess the human rights situation in member states.

He headed the Libyan delegation charged with running the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, accompanied by a delegation that included representatives of the Ministries of Interior, Defense, Social Affairs, Health and Labor, in addition to institutions such as the Higher Committee for Childhood, the Social Solidarity Fund, the Media Content Monitoring Authority, and the National Council for Economic Development.

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