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The undersigned human rights groups are appalled by the assassination of lawyer and political activist Hanan al-Barassi in Benghazi on 10 November 2020, and call on the competent authorities to launch an independent, impartial and effective investigation into the killing and bring those responsible to justice through fair trials. On 10 November, a group of unknown armed men shot al-Barassi in Benghazi city center in broad daylight. Al-Barassi was known for her political engagement and criticism… Read More

Press Release: The Hague, 25 June 2019. Politicians and activists gathered in the Dutch parliament today to remember Libyan human rights defender Salwa Bugaighis, murdered five years ago in Benghazi. One of the leading figures in the Libyan revolution, Salwa had many friends and supporters in the Netherlands, many of whom paid tribute to her today. She was assassinated moments after returning home from voting in the last general election to take place in Libya. In her final message, she urged… Read More

The Libyan Women’s Platform for Peace (LWPP) has screened its latest documentary during the Aswan International Women's Film Festival, held from 20 - 26 February. The film “A Tale of Resilience” is the third in a documentary series on demining and post-traumatic stress disorder in Libya produced by LWPP. All three documentaries highlight the individual, social, and economic long-term effects of war in general, and the need to combine social and psychological rehabilitation… Read More