Benghazi – Sultana Al-Mismari called on local media. She is a member of the House of Representatives. She is also deputy head of the Education Committee. She urged media to fulfill its awareness and community role. This includes addressing children’s issues. Al-Mismari emphasized this in a statement to the Libyan News Agency. Ignoring these issues does not mean they do not exist. The first step to address them is to highlight them transparently.
She explained that children in Libya are among the most affected groups. This is due to unrest and social instability. It is also due to declining service quality and institutional division. These conditions exacerbate violence and abuse against children. She affirmed that childhood in Libya faces severe challenges. These include assaults that amount to criminal offenses. Examples are harassment, physical violence, and child abandonment. Forcing children to work is another serious issue. These practices leave severe psychological scars. These scars can often exceed physical harm.
Al-Mismari stressed that a child exposed to violence today. That child could become a perpetrator of future violence. This will happen unless these phenomena are addressed seriously and responsibly. She called for urgent action to protect children. She also emphasized building partnerships among relevant institutions. Each entity must assume its responsibilities towards society. It is important to benefit from the expertise of academics and specialists. Cooperation with international child rights organizations is vital.
Al-Mismari concluded her statement. She urged Libyan media to exercise its ethical and professional responsibility. Media should deal firmly and clearly with children’s issues. Presenting these issues to public opinion is the primary entry point for their resolution. It is also crucial for protecting the future of coming generations.