UN Human Rights Council 46: UK statement for the Universal Periodic Review Adoption – Libya
Tuesday, 16 March 2021 12:14
The UK delivered this statement during the Universal Periodic
Review Adoption for Libya. "Thank you, Madam President. The United
Kingdom welcomes the Libyan Government’s engagement with the
Universal Periodic Review process and acceptance of the UK’s
recommendations. The Libyan Government must end the exploitation of
migrants and refugees in detention centres and work towards closing
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The UK delivered this statement during the Universal
Periodic Review Adoption for Libya.
"Thank you, Madam President.
The United Kingdom welcomes the Libyan Government’s
engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process and
acceptance of the UK’s recommendations.
The Libyan Government must end the exploitation of migrants
and refugees in detention centres and work towards closing
them. Human rights organisations continue to document
evidence of widespread use of violence by militias against
refugees and migrants including torture.
We urge the Libyan Government to work towards the full,
equal and meaningful participation of women including in
conflict resolution and decision-making. Women remain
under-represented in all governance institutions and
processes in Libya, and are disproportionately affected by
the conflict and absence of security, rule of law and basic
services. Libyan authorities must address the silencing of
women journalists and activists, and tackle sexual and
gender-based violence.
The UK urges the Libyan Government to continue to cooperate
fully with the UN Independent Fact Finding Mission,
including by facilitating unrestricted and unfettered
access throughout Libya. The Libyan Government must address
the persistent climate of impunity in Libya and hold those
responsible for human rights violations and abuses to
account. Thank you."
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