Tripoli – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya issued a statement, Thursday, in which it welcomed the participation of institutions that responded to its request to nominate their representatives for the Structured Dialogue, and expressed its gratitude for the great interest shown by more than a thousand Libyan figures in joining the dialogue.
The Mission indicated in its statement that it has begun sending invitations to potential members of the Structured Dialogue and included in its statement the mechanism for selecting participants in the dialogue.
The Mission explained that it requested various municipalities, political parties, universities, specialized institutions, youth organizations, women’s organizations, and civil society and human rights organizations to nominate suitable figures.
The Mission noted in its statement that its acceptance of candidates must comply with the required criteria, which include that they not be involved in any violations or abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law, or involved in hate speech, corruption, fraud, or unethical practices.
The criteria also included, according to the Mission’s statement, that candidates for the dialogue possess extensive experience and knowledge in the fields of governance, economy, security, national reconciliation, and human rights in Libya, which are the four main tracks the Structured Dialogue focuses on.
The Mission noted the importance of candidates having the necessary time that the dialogue sessions may take, which could extend for a period of up to approximately six months.
The Mission stressed that nominations submitted by the mentioned institutions and entities do not necessarily mean their membership in the Structured Dialogue, through which it is keen to ensure balanced geographical representation and the inclusion of various political orientations, women, cultural components, and persons with disabilities.
The Mission affirmed in its statement its keenness that the representation of women in the dialogue be no less than 35%, and at least one person with disabilities will be included in each of the four main groups.
The Mission said that the Structured Dialogue is part of the roadmap it presented to the Security Council last August, and it will include about 120 members representing all Libyan regions and political, cultural, and societal orientations.
The Mission confirmed at the conclusion of its statement that the Structured Dialogue is not a decision-making body for selecting a new government, but will be primarily concerned with seeking to reach concrete recommendations to create a conducive environment for elections and aims to build consensus on a national vision that forms the path to stability in Libya.