Students are struggling to complete their studies due to a lack of equipment, teacher strikes, outdated curricula, and electricity cuts, according to representatives from the General Union of Libyan Students who met with the human rights team of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) last week. “We need better coordination which focuses on the actual needs of students,” the University of Misrata IT student added, “we know the challenges and the local needs of students across Libya.”Inclusive dialogues by UNSMIL’s human rights teamThe meeting was part of a series of inclusive dialogues by UNSMIL’s human rights team to compile challenges and recommendations provided by the people of Libya. This will then be given to the government and the international community to ensure the centrality of human rights throughout the political process. Lack of electricity, missing books, an outdated curriculum, poorly paid teachers striking for salary increases and poorly maintained buildings are all having a daily impact on the students in Libya, the Union members said. Those who have an opinion they would like to share with should monitor UNSMIL’s social media accounts to register for the digital dialogue.

Source: Libya Today November 27, 2022 18:27 UTC