Women should have at least 30 percent of government posts says Kobler
Jan 12 Michel Cousins

Women should have at least 30 percent of government posts says Kobler

By Libya Herald reporter.Tunis, 12 January 2016:UN Special Envoy Martin Kobler has called for women to hold 30 percent of the posts in the new Governm...

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Sep 13 Michel Cousins

Judicial police seeks to employ women

By Ajnadin Mustafa.Tripoli, 13 September 2015:The Judicial Police in Tripoli says it urgently needs women to join the force. According to media spokes...

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If we are equal in the eyes of God, are we not equal in the eyes of men?
Jul 22 Sami Zaptia

If we are equal in the eyes of God, are we not equal in the eyes of men?

By Alaa Murabit.22 July 2015:Speaking at a TED talk event on women, Alla Murabit gave her experience as a Muslim woman trying to reclaim her religion....

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Journalists attend roundtable even in Libya aimed at empowering women
May 9 Newsdesk2

Journalists attend roundtable even in Libya aimed at empowering women

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 9 May 2015:Libyan media professionals attended a roundtable entitled Women, Media and Peace to mark World Press Freedom...

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Apr 19 Nigel Ash

UNSMIL to consult women on dialogue progress

By Libya Herald staff. Tunis, 19 April 2015:UNSMIL is looking to boost the contribution of women to the dialogue by seeking reactions from leading wo...

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HNEC and civil society members look to boost role of women in Libya’s electoral process
Apr 16 Newsdesk1

HNEC and civil society members look to boost role of women in Libya’s electoral process

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 16 April 2015:Through participation in a BRIDGE workshop in gender in elections in Djerba, Tunisia, members of Libya’s...

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Apr 6 Newsdesk2

LFJL sees contradictions in draft constitution, says it must protect the rights and freedoms of all Libyans

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 6 April 2015:Libya’s constitution must reflect the views, values and aspirations of the country’s population, including...

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Mar 15 Newsdesk1

Women want 45% representation in government

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 15 March 2015:Libyan women being given UN-sponsored training on conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation have dem...

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Libyan woman gives opening address at UN 59th session of Commission on the Status of Women
Mar 11 Newsdesk2

Libyan woman gives opening address at UN 59th session of Commission on the Status of Women

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 11 March 2015:“As we open this 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), we must remember: we can ma...

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Mar 8 Sami Zaptia

International Women’s Day seen in contrasting terms by some Libyan activists

By Libya Herald journalist.Tunis, 8 March 2015:Today, to mark International Women’s Day, Libya Herald reached out to a number of Libyan women activist...

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