After a decade of hostilities and divisions that have damaged the lives and livelihoods of millions of civilians in Libya, 2021 saw some progress toward stability subsequent to the 2020 Ceasefire Agreement, and reengagement in political process. In 2021, the Government of National Unity was sworn-in representing the first unified government since 2014. Many Libyans managed to resume their lives and livelihoods, and the number of people living in displacement decreased. Yet, these gains remain fragile. There are concerns of further destabilization of political dynamics subsequent to the postponed national elections in 2021, and political transition.

Thus, Libya remains in transition with limited public service delivery, exacerbated by years of conflict. With the political situation in flux, it is assumed that no meaningful investments in reconstruction will be done soon. Also, the crisis in Libya continues to have a strong protection dimension, and the UN estimates that 0,8M people require humanitarian aid in 2022. Internally displaced people (IDPs), returnees, migrants and refugees remain the most vulnerable groups facing protection risks, and constraints accessing civil documentation and basic services, requiring concerted efforts to which NRC contributes.

• 950 vulnerable and at risk children and youth (focus on IDPs, returnees, migrants, refugees/asylum seekers) through education/youth programming
• 1030 individuals at risk and vulnerable (focus on IDPs, returnees, migrants, refugees/asylum seekers) through Information, Counselling and legal Assistance (ICLA)
• CSO members, with a focus on women organisations
• Families, caregivers, community leaders, local council members
• University and school personnel

• Vulnerable Libyans and non-Libyans have an enhanced protective environment and improved access to legal identity, civil documentation and basic services
• Children and youth have improved access to learning opportunities, and an enhanced protective environment

Expected results:  

• 1030 vulnerable Libyans and non-Libyans receive legal support to claim legal identity, Housing, Land and Property (HLP) and employment rights, and civil documentation enabling security of tenure and durable solutions
• Legal analysis conducted with the Universities of Law in Tripoli and Benghazi, and technical briefs (5)
• Round tables and trainings benefit 75 local key stakeholders (Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and civil registry staff) increasing their understanding of critical rights
• 300 vulnerable children are accessing non-formal education and psychosocial support to meet their needs
• 300 youth are assessing education and completing skills sessions, and 350 youth benefit from structured psychosocial support and learning
• 200 teachers and community members sensitized and/or trained in psychosocial support

Phase 1 01.04.2022 - 31.03.2024   (Completed)