Reports

Since 2011, Libya has witnessed several waves of conflict, with episodic escalation across different regions. The protracted conflict in Libya has led to a humanitarian emergency across the country. An estimated 1.3 million people are in need…

TRIPOLI, 17 September 2020 - The continued violence in Libya has caused a surge in psychosocial distress among children in the country, many of whom have experienced the sounds of bombs exploding near and around their…

TRIPOLI, 10 March 2020 - The efforts of six municipalities in advancing child rights agenda and prioritising the needs of children and adolescents has been recognized today within the joint programme of UNICEF and EU in…

With refugee and migrant children in Libya in desperate need of psychological support, UNHCR is doing what it can to help despite a volatile situation. By Caroline Gluck and Mohamed Alalem in Tripoli, Libya | 28 January…

TUNIS, 4 December 2019 – The U.S. government through the U.S. Department of State has allocated US$ 1,500,000 for a UNICEF-supported Child Protection and Health programme in Tripoli, Tawergha, Misrata and Benghazi. The partnership extends…

TRIPOLI, 9 May 2018 - The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation pledged EUR 1.5 million for a program to be executed by UNICEF aimed at promoting a conducive social environment for a rights-based,…

By Abdel-Rahman Ghandour Sarah and Makene were wearing the same clothes. The same red gloves. The same little socks. They are bright, friendly seven-year old, girls. Makene is from Cote d’Ivoire and Sarah from Guinea. “We are new friends,”…

Tunis, 18 December 2017 - 36,000 migrant children are in need of assistance in Libya, figures revealed today on International Migrants Day show. Out of an estimated 400,000 migrants, nine per cent are children and, shockingly,…

Tunis, Tunisia, April 12, 2015 –His Excellency Mr. Christian Much, The Ambassador of Germany for Libya attended a presentation by UNICEF Libya Country Office on the progress achieved in strengthening the child protection system in Libya. Dr.…

TRIPOLI, Libya, 5 July 2012 – The Libyan Minister of Social Affairs with support from UNICEF and the International Medical Corps (IMC) today launched a new training programme for social workers that will enhance child-focused services. The…