One year after its establishment, the Women’s Empowerment and Support Unit of the Presidency Council continued to lack financial support from the Government.
The Unit held consultative meetings with members of civil society organizations, women’s groups, government officials and ministers.
The Unit recently endorsed the report on the comprehensive national review of the progress made towards the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
However, the Unit has yet to produce any policies or decrees related to gender equality, as envisaged in its mandate.
Between 27 August and 11 November, 200 women benefited from training sessions aimed at developing income-generating skills, organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
On 29 August, Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs briefed the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, noting the disproportionate effect of the continuing hostilities on Libyan women and girls.