Benghazi – The Libyan Inclusive Dialogue Initiative held a national conference on Saturday titled “Educational Stability and Its Impact on Community Security,” under the theme “The Rights of Teachers and Students.” The event took place at the Arab University of Medical Sciences and Technology in Benghazi. Its goal was to find practical solutions that balance teachers’ and students’ rights and help resolve the ongoing education crisis.
Participants emphasized that delays to the school year threaten national and community security. They stressed that educational stability protects students from being drawn into extremist groups, reduces crime, and strengthens social cohesion and citizenship values.
Dr. Aisha Al-Abar, head of the initiative, warned of the consequences of delaying the start of the academic year. She expressed her support for the initiative and praised a letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the Minister of Finance, describing it as a fair and consensus-building proposal for teachers. She said this step could help reopen schools and secure students’ futures.
The conference was attended by House of Representatives member Ibrahim Al-Zughaid, Ambassador Saleh Rajab, head of the Anti-Corruption Authority for the Western Region, as well as dignitaries, Interior Ministry officers, civil society representatives, teachers, and education experts.
Attendees discussed the main challenges facing the education sector. They exchanged ideas and proposals to safeguard the rights of teachers and students and to develop practical measures for supporting the continuity and stability of education.
The conference concluded with several recommendations. Chief among them was supporting the formal letter sent by the House of Representatives to the Ministry of Finance to ensure essential needs for the education sector are met and to help address the current crisis.
Speakers stressed the importance of coordination among official institutions and stakeholders. They affirmed that stable education is fundamental to community security and building a better future for coming generations.