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SUMMARY:Workshop on Enhancing Civil Society Contributions to Libya’s Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Cycle
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya\, the Rule of Law & Human Rights Section of UNSMIL/OHCHR (UNSMIL HRS)\, UN Women\, and No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ)\, with the generous support of the European Union and the Italian Government\, are organizing a workshop on Enhancing Civil Society Contributions to Libya’s Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Cycle (Nov. 2025). The workshop will take place from 24 to 26 February 2025 in Tunis\, Tunisia. \n\nThe workshop is building on previous efforts and in response to requests from CSAs\, aiming at strengthening their capacity to engage with the UPR and other international human rights mechanisms\, ensuring that UPR reports are aligned with international guidance\, gender mainstreamed\, and submitted on time\, fostering network and coalition-building among Libyan CSAs. They further will develop a concrete action plan to prepare four thematic parallel reports with one on migrants and asylum seekers\, one on freedom of assembly and expression\, one on arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance\, and one on women’s rights. The workshop will also support advocacy efforts\, including a briefing by workshop participants to the international community. \n\nAs part of this initiative\, a dedicated session is organized on 26 February for the International Community and Member States to explore ways to support the Libyan UPR 2025 process. This session aims at facilitating an exchange between national civil society actors (CSAs) and embassies in Libya by creating sustainable links between national CSAs and Member States\, prior to the review in Geneva in November 2025. The meeting will provide evidence of implementation\, especially on the recommendations made by Member States during the last UPR in 2020. \n\nConcept noted agenda of the workshop\n\nFor further information\, please contact Frej Fenniche\, MENA Regional Representative (ffenniche@npwj.org)
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/workshop-on-enhancing-civil-society-contributions-to-libyas-fourth-universal-periodic-review-upr-cycle/
LOCATION:Tunis\, Tunis
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916
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SUMMARY:Support to the efforts of Libya to fulfill its HR reporting obligations
DESCRIPTION:16-18 September 2023\, Tunis (Tunisia) \nOn the request by the MoJ\, a workshop hosted by UNDP was organised in coordination with No Peace Without Justice and UNSMIL HRS/OHCHR and supported by the Italian government. \nBackground \nIn 2020\, the Libyan Ministry of Justice (MoJ) established drafting committees to abide by the reporting requirements of the following international human rights mechanisms: \n\nThe International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)\nThe International Covenant on Economic\, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)\nThe Convention against Torture and Other Cruel\, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT)\nThe International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ICRPD)\n\nIn addition\, a fifth drafting committee was established to finalise the Core Common Document of Libya\, which gives an overview on the national reporting mechanisms in support of the signed international treaties. \nExternal national and international experts have been involved in providing support to each committee since then. No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) and UNSMIL HRS/OHCHR have been supporting the drafting committees in the past three years\, in line with the OHCHR resolution 42/30 on “promoting international cooperation to support national mechanisms for implementation\, reporting and follow-up”. It should be mentioned that this workshop is part of the EC funded project implemented by NPWJ in cooperation with the MoJ since 2020. \nObjectives\, results and participants\nThe main objective of the workshop was to provide additional support to the drafting committees\, through a refresher on the international reporting mechanisms for human rights and exchanges on updates and plans on the drafting process of the reports.  On the last day\, a concrete action plan for the finalisation\, validation and submission of reports to their respective reporting mechanisms was developed. \nParticipants included members of the Libyan Ministry of Justice\, members of the five drafting committees\, international experts\, representatives of UNDP\, UNSMIL HRS/OHCHR\, and NPWJ\, UN and donor partners. \nFollowing this refresher workshop\, a validation workshop is foreseen for the end of the year to finalise the drafting process of these reports. \nFor further information\, please contact Frej Fenniche (MENA Regional representative) on ffenniche@npwj.org or Nicola Giovannini (Press & Public Affairs Coordinator) on ngiovannini@npwj.org.
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/support-to-the-efforts-of-libya-to-fulfill-its-hr-reporting-obligations/
LOCATION:Tunis\, Tunis
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724
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SUMMARY:Workshop on “the guarantees of fair trial and mechanisms for access to justice for the most vulnerable groups in the Libyan legal system”
DESCRIPTION:Tripoli\, Libya\, 22-23 July 2023 \nIn the framework of EU-funded ADALIT-Libya project\, No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ)\na workshop on “the guarantees of fair trial and mechanisms for access to justice for the most vulnerable groups in the Libyan legal system” was organised. It was held in Tripoli (Libya) on 22-23 July 2023. Each day was divided into three sessions\, composed of presentations and interactive discussions among the participants. \nOverall\, the workshop highlighted the importance of Law No. 4 of 1984\, which pertains to the establishment of the Public Lawyers Department and\, specifically\, one of its key principles ensured: namely the provision of free legal counsel and the accessibility of legal services to citizens\, ensuring their access to justice and fair trials. \nOn the first day\, special focus was given to presenting the assessment study on the justice system and fair trial justice for vulnerable groups within the Libyan legal system. This paper was presented by the two expert authors and then officially adopted. On the second day\, space was also dedicated to highlight the specific mechanisms of international humanitarian law\, particularly in relation to the armed conflicts that Libya has experienced\, as well as on enforced disappearance and the concept of missing individuals in Libya. Participants also addressed and discussed the risks of trying civilians in military courts\, for it is contradiction with human rights principles whereby civilians shall be tried in civilian courts. \nSome key recommendations shared among participants included the necessity to align national legislation with international treaties ratified by the Libyan state\, the need to activate the role of the National Human Rights Commission and redefining its scope of authority\, as well as the necessity to establish specialised departments concerning human rights violations. Participants also addressed and acknowledged the challenges facing public prosecution\, primarily centred around the insufficient legal training concerning criminal investigations in cases related to human rights violations. \nThirty-nine participants attended the workshop (legal experts and various civil and state actors in the field of human rights\, judges\, lawyers\, etc). All attendees participated actively in the discussions\, and all expressed unanimous consensus on the necessity to support the rule of law and establish the independence of the judiciary while respecting the commitments of the Libyan state concerning the right to litigation\, fair trial conditions\, and the available guarantees for judicial authority members in terms of accountability\, evaluation\, and judicial oversight to ensure greater effectiveness.
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/workshop-on-the-guarantees-of-fair-trial-and-mechanisms-for-access-to-justice-for-the-most-vulnerable-groups-in-the-libyan-legal-system/
LOCATION:Tripoli\, Libya
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230716
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SUMMARY:Training workshops on HR basics for NCCLHR staff in Libya
DESCRIPTION:Tripoli_Benghazi\, Libya\, 16-20 July 2023 \nIn the framework of EU-funded ADALIT-Libya project\, No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) organised two training workshops on Human Rights basics for the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights (NCCLHR) staff in Libya. \nThe first workshop was held in collaboration with EU Mousanada project\, in Tripoli from 16 to 18 July 2023. Twenty-five staff members attended the workshops. The workshop agenda focused on the following issues: international HR instruments and mechanisms; international humanitarian law; the role of NHRIs in protecting and promoting human rights. \nThe second workshop was held in collaboration with EU Mousanada project\, in Benghazi from 19 to 21 July 2023. Thirty-five staff members from the NCCLHR regional offices in the west\, attended the workshop. The workshop agenda focused on the following issues: international HR instruments and mechanisms; international humanitarian law; the role of NHRIs in protecting and promoting human rights.
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/training-workshops-on-hr-basics-for-ncclhr-staff-in-libya/
LOCATION:Benghazi
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
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SUMMARY:Validation workshop on study assessing “Guarantees of the right to a fair trial and mechanisms of access to justice in the Libyan legal system”
DESCRIPTION:Tripoli\, Libya\, 27 May 2023 \nIn the framework of EU-funded ADALIT-Libya project\, No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) elaborated a study on the “Guarantees of the right to a fair trial and mechanisms of access to justice in the Libyan legal system”.\nThe first part of the study focuses on the presentation of guarantees available to the accused and the victims\, as well as judicial guarantees related to the proper administration of justice\, by examining guarantees related to several relevant rights\, such as the right to a fair trial within a reasonable time and before an independent and impartial court\, the right to legal counsel\, the right to remain silent\, the right to the presumption of innocence\, the right to be informed of the charges against the accused\, the right to appeal\, and the right to procedural balance between the public prosecution and the right to a trial based on the principle of confrontation between the parties in criminal proceedings (the adversarial principle or adversarial system). These two guarantees are conditions set by the European Court for the availability of the right to a fair trial. The second part focuses on the legal opportunities and real challenges in relation to a fair trial and access to justice. \nA validation workshop on this assessment study was held on 27 May 2023 in Tripoli. It was organised in partnership with the International Humanitarian Law Centre (IHLC). During the workshop\, the content and recommendations of the study where discussed. With this activity\, we aimed at increasing and sharing knowledge of the guarantees stipulated in the international conventions to which Libya is a party and to explore whether such agreements are applicable on a national scale with regard to guaranteeing the fundamentals of a fair trial. The workshop also was a ground for discussing access to justice and the right to legal representation\, especially for the most vulnerable groups\, such as women\, children\, people with disabilities\, and migrants. \nIn line with the structure and aims of the study\, the discussion focused on two main pillars: a) the procedural safeguards to protect the right to a fair trial in criminal proceedings and b) mechanism for access to justice and public lawyer’s role as a legal aid system pillar. A space for public debate was given in both sections to facilitate exchanges and questions among participants. \n27 experts\, officials and professionals in the field of justice participated. More precisely\, among them were the former Minister of Justice in the Government of National Accord\, the former Military Prosecutor General\, members of judicial bodies – including advisors\, judges\, court presidents\, and prosecutors – deans of law faculties and teachers at Libyan universities\, members of public and private legal practice\, along with representatives from the media\, the expert team responsible for the study. Members of the International Humanitarian Law Centre also participated. \nThe experts who drafted the assessment study gathered feedback from the workshop and incorporated it into the final version of the paper. The workshop also served as a preparatory exercise to the national consultation on the right to a fair trial and access to justice\, held in Tripoli in July 2023\, where the final version of the research paper was presented and adopted.
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/validation-workshop-on-study-assessing-guarantees-of-the-right-to-a-fair-trial-and-mechanisms-of-access-to-justice-in-the-libyan-legal-system/
LOCATION:Tripoli\, Libya
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230323
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SUMMARY:Workshop on improving the NCCLHR capacities and efficiency in protecting human rights in Libya
DESCRIPTION:Djerba (Tunisia)\, 20-22 March 2023 \nIn the framework of EU-funded ADALIT-Libya project\, No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) organised\na training workshop on improving the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights (NCCLHR) capacities and efficiency in protecting human rights in Libya and contributing to the follow-up of implementation by the Libyan government of the recommendations made by the UN human rights mechanisms. The workshop was held in Djerba (Tunisia) from 20 to 22 March 2023. \nThe workshop was also held in accordance with the third item of the cooperation agreement concluded on 21st November 2021\, between the NCCLHR and NPWJ\, which stipulated the development of a strategic plan for the NCCLHR aimed at supporting efforts aimed at promoting and consolidating the system of human rights and public liberties. \nTwenty-nine staff members and members of the board of trustees of the NCCLHR attended the workshop. The training focused on the following main topics: Presentation of the UN human rights system and UN human rights mechanisms; presentation and discussion of the recommendations made on the Libya report to the UPR in 2020; open debate on the evaluation of the NCCLHR capacities; the main axes of a draft strategic plan to improve the NCCLHR capacities and performance. Practical sessions focused on reporting to UN human rights charter-based mechanisms\, methods and possibilities of cooperating and interacting with UNHRC special procedures.
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/workshop-on-improving-the-ncclhr-capacities-and-efficiency-in-protecting-human-rights-in-libya/
LOCATION:Djerba\, Djerba\, Tunisia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230314
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SUMMARY:Workshop on “The Role of Libyan CSOs in Following up on the Implementation of the UPR Recommendations”
DESCRIPTION:In the framework of EU-funded ADALIT-Libya project\, No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) organisied a workshop on “The role of civil society organisations in the follow-up of the implementation by Libya of the UPR recommendations” in Djerba (Tunisia)\, from 11 to 13 March 2023. \nThis three-day workshop was led by a group of NPWJ experts and the 30 civil society organisations’ (CSO) members and human rights defenders (HRD) that will participate will be selected among those most involved in their organisation’s activities\, concerned with monitoring\, fact-finding and reporting on human rights violations. \nThe objectives of the workshop were three: first\, to prepare a working plan for CSOs to clarify their role in the follow-up of the UPR recommendations’ implementation; second\, to provide guidance and support to CSOs in drafting the shadow reports to submit for the mid-term review in 2023 and 2025; third\, to start a dialogue on the human rights situation in Libya and the strategies CSOs and HRDs can adopt to protect and promote human rights. \nThe working sessions covered several topics related to the UPR recommendations and will also include debates and daily evaluations. In particular\, the workshop focused on the review\, discussion and classification of the recommendations approved by Libya and the identification of the parties responsible for their implementation. Moreover\, the role of CSOs in following up and monitoring the implementation of recommendations was discussed and clarified\, in order to facilitate the development of a national monitoring mechanism. Finally\, the workshop discussed the establishment of a working group to prepare the UPR shadow reports. \nFor further information\, please contact: Frej Fenniche: ffenniche@npwj.org (English\, French\, العربية)
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/workshop-on-the-role-of-libyan-csos-in-following-up-on-the-implementation-of-the-upr-recommendations/
LOCATION:Djerba\, Djerba\, Tunisia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
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SUMMARY:Workshop on “International Charter-based human rights mechanisms”
DESCRIPTION:Djerba (Tunisia)\, 21-23 February 2023 \nIn the framework of EU-funded ADALIT-Libya project\, from 21 to 23 February\, in Djerba (Tunisia)\, No Peace Without Justice is organising a training workshop on “International Charter-based human rights mechanisms”\, which aims to gather a group of 25 to 30 representatives of Libyan CSOs selected by their involvement in the defence and protection of human rights in the country. The workshop is part of a large program being implemented by NPWJ and financially supported by the EU Delegation in Libya. \nThe main purpose of this workshop consists in the improvement of the knowledge of the UN Charted-based mechanisms (mandates\, functions\, etc.) among Libyan CSO’s members and HR defenders and the improvement of their capacities and skills in order to interact and collaborate with those mechanisms\, for a wider effectiveness in protecting and promoting human rights in Libya. \nThroughout the working sessions\, the participants will achieve a deeper understanding of international HR mechanisms and of the main HR special procedures in the international field\, while also learning to collaborate with HRC mechanisms with more efficiency.\nDuring this workshop topics related to the context of HR international mechanisms will be examined\, as well as the Charter-based mechanisms for the protection of human rights and the complaint procedures\, several methods and main areas of collaboration between the Libyan CSOs and the mandate-holders (national and regional consultations\, country visits\, individual complaints and communications\, etc.). \nFor further information\, please contact: Frej Fenniche: ffenniche@npwj.org (English\, French\, العربية)
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/workshop-on-international-charter-based-human-rights-mechanisms/
LOCATION:Djerba\, Djerba\, Tunisia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:“Towards the Libyan Ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture”
DESCRIPTION:Tunisia\, 13-14 December 2021 \nNo Peace Without Justice (NPWJ)\, in collaboration with the National Council for Public Freedoms and Human Rights-Libya\, the Libyan Bar Association\, DIGNITY\, the National Mechanism on the prevention of Torture-Tunisia and the Human Rights\, Rule of Law and Transitional Justice/UNSMIL\, is organizing a workshop on « Towards the Libyan Ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture » to be held in Tunis on 13-14 December 2021. \nThe aim of the Workshop is to identify key challenges and opportunities for ratification and implementation of the OPCAT in Libya\, with a view to developing a road map and plan of action for such ratification and implementation. \nExperiences of Tunisia\, Palestine\, Morocco\, Denmark and France will be presented by representatives of their national prevention mechanisms. The event will be attended by high level representatives of concerned ministries and entities\, including the High Judiciary Council and Parliament\, with the CSOs participation. \nThe workshop is part of a comprehensive program implemented by NPWJ with the financial support of the European Union\, aiming at strengthening the capacity of Libyan government institutions and civil society organizations to cooperate with international human rights mechanisms and use them to promote Human Rights in Libya. \nThe live stream of the event can be followed on our social media pages: \n\nFB page of NPWJ/NPSG (English)\nFB page of NPWJ’s Libya Team (Arabic)\n\nDocumentation \n– Agenda of the workshop (English\, Arabic) \nFor further information\, please contact: Frej Fenniche: ffenniche@npwj.org – +216 56 441 505 (English\, French\, العربية)
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/wokshop-on-towards-the-libyan-ratification-of-the-optional-protocol-to-the-convention-against-torture/
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