UN General Assembly
2018

“With respect to human rights, we emphasize our determination to uphold and protect them. As proof of our commitment in that domain, we have adopted several laws, including those on establishing political parties, legalizing peaceful demonstrations, criminalizing torture and enforced disappearances, amending the penal code and codifying transitional justice. This legislation, which will soon enter into force, is designed to promote tolerance and harmony among members of our national community. “With regard to economic, social and cultural rights, the Government of National Accord has continually sought to promote women’s rights and gender equality, while providing free and ongoing educational services and medical care to all citizens. Pursuant to article 7 of the Constitutional Declaration, which calls for joining all international and regional conventions and charters related to strengthening human rights, we have ratified some of those conventions, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to which Libya is now a party.