بنغازي : 13 مايو 2026 م

Chairman of the Legislative and Constitutional Committee of the House of Representatives Meets with the Legal and Human Rights Committee Formed by the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights to Prepare the Draft Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Benghazi – 13 May 2026

عقد رئيس اللجنة التشريعية والدستورية بمجلس النواب الدكتور رمضان شنبش اجتماعًا موسعًا مع اللجنة القانونية والحقوقية المكلّفة من المجلس الوطني للحريات وحقوق الإنسان بإعداد مشروع قانون الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة، وذلك بمقر ديوان مجلس النواب في مدينة بنغازي.
وجاء الاجتماع في إطار تعزيز التنسيق المؤسسي ودعم مسار المواءمة التشريعية مع المعايير الدولية لحقوق الإنسان، حيث خُصّص اللقاء لاستعراض مخرجات عمل اللجنة ومناقشة مضامين مشروع القانون المقترح، إضافة إلى تقييم ومراجعة التشريعات الوطنية ذات الصلة بحقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة ومدى اتساقها مع الالتزامات الدولية للدولة الليبية.
وشهد الاجتماع تقديم عرضٍ مرئي شامل لمسودة مشروع القانون، تضمن استعراضًا لأبوابه ومواده وأحكامه، مع مناقشات قانونية وحقوقية معمّقة لضمان توافقه مع التشريعات النافذة، وترسيخ مبادئ عدم التمييز وتكافؤ الفرص والإدماج والمشاركة الكاملة والفعالة في المجتمع، بما ينسجم مع المعايير الدولية وأفضل الممارسات التشريعية المقارنة.
وخلصت المناقشات إلى الاتفاق على إحالة النسخة النهائية من مشروع القانون إلى مكتب شؤون الرئاسة بمجلس النواب، تمهيدًا لعرضه على اللجنة التشريعية والدستورية لدراسته وإبداء الرأي القانوني بشأنه، وفق الاختصاصات والإجراءات التشريعية المعتمدة.
ويُذكر أن اللجنة المعنية بإعداد المشروع شُكّلت بقرار من رئاسة المجلس الوطني للحريات وحقوق الإنسان مطلع عام 2025، وتضم نخبة من الخبراء القانونيين والحقوقيين والأكاديميين والمختصين وممثلي منظمات المجتمع المدني، بهدف إعداد إطار تشريعي وطني شامل يضمن الحماية القانونية الكاملة للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة، ويعزز تمتعهم بجميع حقوقهم على قدم المساواة، بما يتماشى مع أحكام الاتفاقية الدولية لحقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة والالتزامات الدولية ذات الصلة.

Chairman of the Legislative and Constitutional Committee of the House of Representatives Meets with the Legal and Human Rights Committee Formed by the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights to Prepare the Draft Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Benghazi – 13 May 2026

The Chairman of the Legislative and Constitutional Committee of the House of Representatives, Dr. Ramadan Shambesh, held an extensive meeting with the legal and human rights committee assigned by the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights to prepare the draft law on the rights of persons with disabilities. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the House of Representatives in the city of Benghazi.

The meeting came within the framework of strengthening institutional coordination and supporting the process of legislative harmonization with international human rights standards. Discussions focused on reviewing the outcomes of the committee’s work, examining the proposed draft law, and assessing the national legislation related to the rights of persons with disabilities and its consistency with Libya’s international obligations.

During the meeting, a comprehensive presentation of the draft law was delivered, outlining its chapters, articles, and legal provisions. In-depth legal and human rights discussions were also held to ensure the draft’s compatibility with existing legislation and to reinforce the principles of non-discrimination, equal opportunities, inclusion, and full and effective participation in society, in line with international standards and comparative legislative best practices.

The discussions concluded with an agreement to refer the final version of the draft law to the Office of the Presidency of the House of Representatives, in preparation for its submission to the Legislative and Constitutional Committee for legal review and opinion, in accordance with the approved legislative procedures and competencies.

It is worth noting that the committee tasked with preparing the draft law was established by a decision of the Presidency of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights at the beginning of 2025. The committee includes a distinguished group of legal experts, human rights specialists, academics, and representatives of civil society organizations, with the objective of developing a comprehensive national legislative framework that guarantees full legal protection for persons with disabilities and promotes their equal enjoyment of all rights, in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and relevant international obligations.

بنغازي الخميس، 7 مايو 2026

The Legal and Human Rights Committee Formed by the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Reviews the Final Amendments to the Draft Law on Persons with Disabilities

Benghazi, Thursday, May 7, 2026

عقدت اللجنة المكلّفة بإعداد مسودة قانون الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة، والمشكلة بموجب قرار المكلّف بتسيير مهام المجلس رقم (01) لسنة 2025، اجتماعها الدوري برئاسة الدكتورة إبتسام بحيح رئيس اللجنة، وبحضور السادة أعضاء اللجنة.
استُهِلّ الاجتماع بمراجعة شاملة لمحتوى المسودة، وتركّزت النقاشات حول وضع اللمسات الأخيرة على مشروع القانون، بما ينسجم مع المعايير الدولية لحقوق الإنسان، وبخاصة اتفاقية حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة والمعايير ذات الصلة بالتشريعات الوطنية الضامنة لحقوقهم ، كما تناول الاجتماع التدقيق القانوني لصياغات المواد، وضمان اتساقها مع مبادئ عدم التمييز، والمساواة، والدمج، وإتاحة الوصول.
كما ناقشت اللجنة خطة العمل للمرحلة اللاحقة التي ستعقب تسليم المسودة إلى السلطة التشريعية، بما في ذلك وضع تصور لبرنامج مناصرة وتوعية مجتمعية يهدف إلى دعم مشروع القانون، عبر تنظيم لقاءات تشاورية وجلسات استماع وحوارات مع أصحاب المصلحة، لا سيما منظمات الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة والمكونات الحقوقية والمجتمعية ذات العلاقة.
وتؤكد اللجنة التزامها بضمان أن تكون المسودة النهائية للقانون معبّرة عن مبادئ الحقوق والكرامة الإنسانية، ومحافظة على التوافق مع الالتزامات الدولية للدولة، ومرتكزة على نهج حقوقي تشاركي يعزز تمتع الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة بجميع حقوقهم دون تمييز .

The Legal and Human Rights Committee Formed by the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Reviews the Final Amendments to the Draft Law on Persons with Disabilities

Benghazi, Thursday, May 7, 2026

The committee tasked with preparing the draft Law on Persons with Disabilities, established pursuant to Resolution No. (01) of 2025 issued by the Acting Head of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights, held its regular meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Ibtisam Buhaih, Chair of the Committee, with the attendance of committee members.

The meeting commenced with a comprehensive review of the draft law, with discussions focusing on finalizing the provisions of the legislation in a manner consistent with international human rights standards, particularly the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and relevant standards governing national legislation that guarantees and protects their rights.

The meeting also addressed the legal review of the wording of the articles and ensuring their consistency with the principles of non-discrimination, equality, inclusion, and accessibility.

In addition, the committee discussed the work plan for the next phase following the submission of the draft law to the legislative authority, including the development of a public advocacy and awareness program aimed at supporting the draft legislation through consultative meetings, public hearings, and dialogue sessions with stakeholders, particularly organizations of persons with disabilities, as well as relevant human rights and civil society actors.

The committee reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the final draft of the law reflects the principles of human rights and human dignity, remains consistent with the State’s international obligations, and is founded on a participatory rights-based approach that promotes the full enjoyment of rights by persons with disabilities without discrimination.

The National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Welcomes the Release of a New Group of Inmates from the Military Police Prison in Benghazi Under the Amnesty Decisio

الاثنين : 04 مايو 2026
يرحب المجلس الوطني للحريات وحقوق الإنسان بالإفراج عن دفعة جديدة من نزلاء سجن الشرطة العسكرية بمدينة بنغازي، والذي جرى صباح اليوم الإثنين، بإشراف ومتابعة مباشرة من رئيس اللجنة الوطنية الدائمة لمتابعة أوضاع السجون والسجناء المستشار إبراهيم بوشناف، وبمشاركة أعضاء اللجنة.
ويعدّ المجلس هذه الخطوة تطوراً إيجابياً في مسار تعزيز احترام حقوق الإنسان وترسيخ مبادئ العدالة الجنائية، خاصة في ما يتعلق بضمان تطبيق الضمانات القانونية الواجبة، ومراجعة أوضاع المحتجزين وفقاً لمعايير المحاكمة العادلة والإجراءات القانونية السليمة.
ويأتي الإفراج في إطار تنفيذ قرار العفو الصادر عن الجهات المختصة، والذي شمل عدداً من السجناء المحكومين في قضايا بعد استيفائهم الشروط القانونية والمعايير الإجرائية المعتمدة، بما يعكس توجهاً نحو إعمال مبادئ العدالة الإصلاحية وإعادة الإدماج المجتمعي.
ويؤكد المجلس أن هذه الخطوة تسهم في دعم الجهود الوطنية الرامية إلى تحسين أوضاع الاحتجاز، والحد من الاكتظاظ داخل المؤسسات الإصلاحية، وتعزيز سياسات الإصلاح والتأهيل بما يتماشى مع المعايير الوطنية والدولية ذات الصلة بحقوق الإنسان.
كما يجدد المجلس دعوته إلى مواصلة مراجعة أوضاع السجون وأماكن الاحتجاز بشكل دوري، وتعزيز آليات الرقابة والتفتيش المستقلة، بما يضمن صون الكرامة الإنسانية واحترام سيادة القانون وترسيخ مبادئ العدالة والإنصاف.

The National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Welcomes the Release of a New Group of Inmates from the Military Police Prison in Benghazi Under the Amnesty Decision

Monday, 4 May 2026

The National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights welcomes the release of a new group of inmates from the Military Police Prison in Benghazi, which took place this Monday morning under the direct supervision and follow-up of Counselor Ibrahim Bushnaf, Head of the Permanent National Committee for Monitoring the Conditions of Prisons and Prisoners, with the participation of committee members.

The Council considers this step a positive development in advancing respect for human rights and consolidating the principles of criminal justice, particularly with regard to ensuring due legal guarantees and reviewing the status of detainees in accordance with fair trial standards and proper legal procedures.

The release comes within the framework of implementing the amnesty decision issued by the competent authorities, which included a number of prisoners convicted in various cases after fulfilling the required legal conditions and procedural criteria. This reflects a commitment to the principles of restorative justice and social reintegration.

The Council affirms that this step contributes to supporting national efforts aimed at improving detention conditions, reducing overcrowding in correctional institutions, and strengthening reform and rehabilitation policies in line with relevant national and international human rights standards.

The Council also renews its call to continue the periodic review of prison and detention conditions and to strengthen independent monitoring and inspection mechanisms, in order to ensure the protection of human dignity, respect for the rule of law, and the consolidation of justice and fairness.

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National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Concludes, in Partnership with UNDP, the Program for the Adoption of Specialized Procedural Guidelines for Monitoring and Assessing Human Rights Conditions

Tripoli – Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights concluded on Wednesday evening, in cooperation and partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the activities of the Technical and Institutional Support Program for the adoption of a package of specialized procedural guidelines for monitoring and assessing human rights conditions. The closing ceremony was held at the Radisson Blu (Al-Mahari) Hotel in Tripoli, with the attendance of a distinguished group of national and international officials and experts.

This program was implemented as part of efforts to strengthen the Council’s institutional capacities and to develop its tools for monitoring, documentation, and evaluation, in accordance with a human rights–based approach and in line with relevant national standards and international conventions.

The adopted package of procedural guidelines included:
• the Procedural Guideline for Monitoring and Assessing Human Rights Conditions in Social Institutions;
• the Procedural Guideline for Monitoring the Situation of Persons with Disabilities within Residential Care Institutions, in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and
• the Procedural Guideline for Monitoring and Assessing the Human Rights Situation of Women and Children in the Context of Justice and Correctional Institutions, based on the relevant international conventions to which the State of Libya is a party, as well as international criminal justice standards.

At the conclusion of the event, certificates of participation were awarded to more than 75 male and female trainees from the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights, representing all regions of the country (East, South, Central, and West). Participants also included staff members from several specialized departments within the Council’s Secretariat, as well as representatives from the Human Rights Office at the Ministry of Interior and the General Authority of the Social Solidarity Fund.

The closing ceremony was attended by human rights lawyer Mr. Mohamed Al-Alaqi, the first President of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights since its establishment; the Council’s Administrative Secretary-General, Mr. Mohamed Al-Makkasher; and a number of department directors. Representing UNDP, Mr. Hossam El-Din Ishaq, Project Manager of the Rule of Law and Justice Enhancement Project in Libya, attended alongside a delegation of program experts, including Dr. Mahmoud Abdo, Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights Research Specialist at the UNDP Regional Hub for Arab States in Amman, and Mr. Alaa Dhaheim, Justice and Rule of Law Project Coordinator.

Several speeches were delivered during the ceremony, commending the Council’s efforts in managing human rights affairs and developing its operational mechanisms, and emphasizing the importance of adopting these procedural guidelines as practical tools that contribute to enhancing compliance with international human rights standards, supporting the principles of the rule of law and accountability, and protecting groups most vulnerable to violations.

It is worth noting that the Human Rights Procedural Guidelines Adoption Program was implemented under the management and supervision of international expert Dr. Abdullah Abuzeid. The program commenced on 6 January 2026, lasted for more than a week, and included three specialized working sessions focused on building technical capacities and unifying methodologies for monitoring, assessment, and documentation.

This program reflects the commitment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights, in partnership with UNDP, to developing a sustainable national system for monitoring human rights conditions, strengthening the protection of rights and freedoms, and aligning national practices with relevant international standards.

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National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Launches the Third Phase of the Program to Adopt a Monitoring and Evaluation Guide on the Rights of Women and Children in the Context of Justice and Correctional Institutions

Tripoli – Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Within the framework of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights’ 2026 Action Plan, and in technical partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the third phase of the program for adopting a Monitoring and Evaluation Guide on the Rights of Women and Children in the context of justice and correctional institutions was launched this morning in the capital, Tripoli. This initiative comes as part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to strengthen human rights protection for groups most in need of care and protection.

The event was attended by more than 20 trainees representing the Council’s offices in the eastern, southern, and western regions, in addition to several relevant departments of the Council’s headquarters, as well as representatives from the Human Rights Office at the Ministry of Interior and the Social Solidarity Fund. This participatory approach aims to unify standards and enhance institutional coordination in the protection and promotion of the rights of women and children.

The two-day program seeks to strengthen national capacities in monitoring and evaluating the situation of women’s and children’s rights within the justice system and correctional institutions, through the adoption of a human rights–based methodology grounded in the international human rights framework. This includes, in particular, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules), the Bangkok Rules on the treatment of women prisoners, and the principles of restorative justice.

The program also focuses on developing practical national monitoring and evaluation tools based on unified professional standards, grounded in the principles of human dignity, non-discrimination, accountability, access to justice, and meaningful participation. These efforts aim to improve the quality of services provided within correctional institutions, ensure compliance with international obligations, and strengthen prevention and protection mechanisms against violence and ill-treatment.

The adoption of this guide is intended to produce practical and actionable recommendations that support decision-makers and contribute to reforming policies and practices, in a manner that serves the best interests of women and children, strengthens the rule of law, and promotes respect for human rights.

The launch of this phase reaffirms the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights’ commitment to its monitoring and preventive role, and underscores the importance of partnership with national and international stakeholders—foremost among them the United Nations Development Programme—toward consolidating a human rights–based approach and ensuring a more just and humane justice environment in Libya.

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The National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Launches the Second Phase of the Program for the Accreditation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Guide on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Residential Institutions, with Support from UNDP

Tripoli: Sunday, 11 January 2026

Within the framework of the 2026 Action Plan of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights, and in technical partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the second phase of the program for the preparation and accreditation of a guide to monitor and evaluate the human rights situation of persons with disabilities in residential institutions was launched on Sunday morning in the capital, Tripoli.

The event brought together more than 20 trainees representing the Council’s regional offices in the eastern, southern, and western regions, as well as relevant departments within the Council’s headquarters. Representatives from the Human Rights Office at the Ministry of Interior and the Social Solidarity Fund also participated, reflecting a participatory approach that promotes unified standards and institutional coordination in the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities.

The two-day program aims to strengthen national capacities in monitoring and assessing the human rights conditions of persons with disabilities in residential institutions through the adoption of a rights-based methodology grounded in the international human rights framework, particularly the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It also emphasizes the principles of human dignity, non-discrimination, accountability, accessibility, and meaningful participation.

The program further focuses on developing national tools based on a practical approach and unified professional standards for monitoring and evaluation, contributing to the improvement of service quality, ensuring compliance with international obligations, and strengthening prevention and protection mechanisms. This process will lead to actionable recommendations that support decision-makers and serve the best interests of persons with disabilities.

The launch of this phase reaffirms the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights’ commitment to its monitoring and preventive role and underscores the importance of partnerships with national and international stakeholders, contributing to the consolidation of a human rights–based approach and ensuring a dignified and inclusive life for persons with disabilities in Libya.

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