Since the spark of the revolution in 2011, Libyan women in various areas have had an essential role in leading the protests and peace processes to advocate for a democratic state. Women were continuously on the frontlines of peace negotiations. However, further investigations on the legal framework for documenting and ensuring the continuity of women’s participation seem necessary.
(January – March 2021)- Paris – 26 April 2021 Introduction During the period from January to March 2021, Libya witnessed no positive developments in terms of respecting and promoting human rights. The formation of the new government, as a result of the discussions of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, did not affect the patterns of […]
Job Title: Protection assistant Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Tunis, Tunisia Starting date: 01/07/2021 Closing Date for applications: 06/05/2021 Center for Human Rights Defender Association (CHRDA) is an independent non-governmental organization registered and founded in France in 2016. CHRDA aims at promoting rights of Human rights Defenders and vulnerable population, analyzing the difficulties facing the application of International Human Rights Law and disseminating […]
Human Rights Briefing (November – December 2020) The Libya Platform and CIHRS Addressing lack of accountability and rule of law remains a priority to protect fragile peace process achievements Following the 23 October 2020 ceasefire declaration, the end of 2020 saw the continuation of United Nations-led consultations under the framework of the Libyan Political Dialogue […]
Libya: impunity prevails 10 years on from the revolution 17 February 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the Libyan revolution. Back then, protestors had taken to the streets calling for an end to Gadhafi’s authoritarian rule: a regime beset by the commission of widespread and systematic gross human rights violations, including arbitrary arrest and detention; […]
Paris – January 2021 The second quarterly report of the Defender Center for Human Rights (October – December 2020) An Introduction On October 23, 2020, the two main parties involved in the Libyan conflict signed a “complete and sustainable ceasefire agreement in Libya,” during a meeting in Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations. […]
The right to health is a fundamental and inclusive human right, encompassing health care, safe drinking water in hospital facilities, adequate sanitation, adequate nutrition, and housing. Functioning public health care facilities, goods and services should be available, accessible, in acceptable conditions, and of good quality. States should provide this right to all persons without […]
By: Raja Mohammad Buhadi: Professor of Criminal Law University of Benghazi ©All copyrights are reserved for Defender Center of Human Rights ▪The opinions expressed in the research papers in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Defender Center for Human Rights. ▪The Center allows quoting part or parts of this publication if the […]
Research studies on Marginalised groups in Libya Download
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Organization CHRDA Posted 7 Dec 2020 Closing date 21 Dec 2020 Organization Background Center for Human Rights Defenders Association (CHRDA) Is an independent non-governmental organization registered and founded in France in 2016. CHRDA aims to promote the rights of Human Rights Defenders and vulnerable populations, analyze the difficulties facing the application […]
With the participation of researchers, diplomats and civil society organizations On Thursday 10 December 2020, The Defender Center for Human Rights organized a digital research seminar on the occasion of International Human Rights Day. This year’s celebration was based on addressing inequality, ending discrimination, encouraging participation and solidarity, promoting sustainable development, and ultimately working to […]
To celebrate International Human Rights Day, Defender Center publishes a book entitled ‘Research Studies on Marginalized Groups in Libya’ which discusses the conditions of women, persons with disabilities and children. The book aims to analyse the legislative complications and challenges that these groups face. The book also aims to strengthen the mechanisms of their protection, […]