The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has welcomed the appointment of five women judges who will work in two new specialized courts in Benghazi and Tripoli dedicated to hearing cases of violence against women and children.
UNSMIL said in a statement that the establishment of these two courts, coupled with the appointment of five women judges, represents a significant step towards advancing the rights of women and children in Libya.
“With dedicated courts, the criminal justice response to cases of violence against women and children will vastly improve.” UNSMIL added.