women-politicians-in-libya

"“The crisis could have been resolved if Dbeibah had addressed the Libyan people directly with the truth,”"

"“There were many sensitive strategic and security issues, that matter to Libya’s safety and stability, that were discussed with the Israeli side, without going into details,”"

"“This is diplomatic work,”"

"“I lead Libyan diplomacy, and it is therefore my job to meet all foreign ministers. My job is to sit with those I agree and disagree with. My meeting does not mean my agreement with the policies of any party, but it is my duty as a diplomat looking after her country’s interests first and foremost.”"

"“presented what we were worried about, our reservations, and the ideas that we tried to discuss with the Israeli side.”"

"Mangoush said that the informal, secret meeting was planned by both the Israeli government and Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, headed by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh."

"Mangoush insisted that her meeting was part of her job as a diplomat."

"Mangoush said she was not involved in the process, explaining she only played her part as a foreign minister to send her government’s message."

"She did, however, mention that the topics included Libya’s security in the Mediterranean Sea and the preservation of its water, oil and energy resources."

"“it feels great”"

"“We need to protect this new constitution, otherwise it will be useless. Look at the countries around us, like Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia. All these countries have constitutions, and failed. Libya still needs a lot of education on this issue. We need knowledge in order to be able to support and protect the constitution. This education needs to start from a very young age,”"

"She went back to her home country to be with her family and got involved in post-revolution social work, and more recently promoting female participation in the electoral process."

"Amal was a prominent politician and parliamentarian in Libya."

"Amal was a civil society activist and a member of various social and political initiatives. She assisted the families of martyrs and the disappeared, and was a founding member of a youth initiative called ‘’Youth of Benghazi Libya”. In the 2014 parliamentary elections, Amal was elected to the House of Representatives with more than 14,000 votes (the highest number of votes anyone received in the 2014 elections)."

"Amal will remain in the memories of many as a woman politician working to ensure a better future in one the most difficult and conflict-ridden contexts in the region."

"We don't need talking; we need hangings."

"In the years that followed Huda Ben Amer rose to become a senior official in Gadaffi's regime and one of his most trusted lieutenants. But now the Libyan people are seeking justice after Huda, one of their country's most feared and reviled women, was finally put behind bars. So she became a symbol of the regime's repression and also she rose very high in Gadaffi's government because he saw the trial and was impressed by the fervour of this then unknown woman."

"Gunmen shot dead a leading Libyan female lawmaker in the restive city of Darna on Tuesday, as rival militias and government forces continued to battle for control of a major airport in the capital, Tripoli."

"Al-Barqawi was a prominent voice in a liberal-leaning bloc in Libya's outgoing parliament."

"On the 11th of November 2020, lawyer and political activist Hanan Al-Barassi was shot and killed in broad daylight in Benghazi."

"she was “a wonderful person and has been an active Congress member”"

"I felt that we got more support or science after what happened during the climate-change debate."

"Afterwards it was easier to convince heads of state that Africa urgently needs stronger scientific capacity — not least to help the continent adapt to rising temperatures."

"Heads of state asked for modifications, and the plan will be presented again at a future AU summit. I am going to nag them until we get this one through."

"Siham Sergiwa has not been heard from since the terrifying night she was taken away from her family. Her fate is a chilling reminder of the consequences of peaceful criticism in today’s Libya"

"“Siham Sergiwa’s case shows that no one, even a well-known politician, is safe in Libya."

"“We are urging the LNA to put an end to the anguish of Siham Sergiwa’s family and immediately reveal her fate and whereabouts. Abductions and enforced disappearances have become a chilling hallmark of the conflict in Libya, with civilians left at the mercy of militias and armed groups.”"

"The self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA) must reveal the fate and whereabouts of Siham Sergiwa, a Libyan politician and women’s rights defender who was violently abducted from her home one year ago today, Amnesty International said."