The Libyan Network for the Protection of Children's Rights

On 21 July 2019, NPWJ hosted the first informal meeting of the network to launch the process of the preparation of shadow reports on children' s rights. This meeting was attended by eight human rights organisations, during which the tasks and responsibilities were distributed and a plan was launched for the formal establishment of the Libyan Network for the Protection of Children’s Rights and for drafting shadow reports to the CRC. A preparatory committee was established to follow on the formal establishment of the Network.
 
After several sessions and workshops held between organisations and human rights activists, the Libyan Network for the Protection of Children’s Rights was officially created in June 2020 to monitor and document violations committed against children and raise the level of awareness on children’s rights in Libya through advocacy campaigns, workshops and conferences. The Libyan Network for the Protection of Children’s Rights, composed so far of 15 NGOs and individuals, is the result of the workshops and spaces created through this project to coordinate activities and improve capacity building initiatives for civil society organisations.
 
NPWJ will continue its efforts to support the newly established network in its advocacy program and in the preparation of shadow reports to the CRC. Civil Society House will be the space in which the network’s members meet, coordinate their actions and conduct their activities. NPWJ will continue to provide technical support and expertise to support the network in achieving its goals through a dedicated expert who is accompanying the efforts of the network.
 
In a public press release, the founders of the Network expressed their gratitude to UNICEF-Libya and NPWJ for the support received. A similar regional network was established in Sebha. Other similar initiatives are ongoing in Benghazi, Beni Waleed and Syrte.