LIBYA: UN CALLS FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN DRAFTING OF NEW CONSTITUTION

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LIBYA: UN CALLS FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN DRAFTING OF NEW
CONSTITUTIONNew York, May 29 2013 10:00AMThe United Nations today
called on Libya to ensure women in the country actively participate in
the drafting of the new constitution, stressing their contributions
are necessary to rebuild the nation.

"It is no secret that the drafting of the constitution and the
preparations involved are of special significance to Libya's
democratic transition towards stability and prosperity," the UN
Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said in a
<"http://unsmil.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=3543&ctl=Details&mid=6187&ItemID=1509445&language=en-US">news
release. "Representation and meaningful participation of women in the
Constitution-Drafting Assembly and in the process of drafting the
constitution will consequently contribute to the building of the new
Libya."

UNSMIL noted that women played a significant role in sparking the 17
February Revolution which toppled former leader Muammar al-Qadhafi two
years ago.

"[Women] worked tirelessly to consolidate the values of the revolution
in building an inclusive state of law and equality, and impressively
participated in the country's first free elections in over four
decades," UNSMIL said.

The Mission added that women's representation in public life has
largely been possible due to the special measures adopted for the
elections last year, which allowed 32 women to win seats in the
Government, and urged decision-makers to consider adopting special
measures in the elections to the Constitution-Drafting Assembly.

"Special measures for women, including quotas, are effective tools in
helping increase women's political participation and are in line with
international standards and obligations," UNSMIL said. "The elections
of 2012 serve as an exemplary example of the positive impact of
special measures on women's representation, not only for Libya but for
the whole world."

The Mission also reiterated its commitment to support Libyans in their
democratic transition, and in particular to facilitate the
participation of women in public life. May 29 2013 10:00AM
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