Charter of Libyan Women's constitutional rights
Although Libyan women compose half of the population and were at the forefront of the February 17th revolution, among the tragedies of the transition period has been the severe blow to women’s rights. This has included previously unparalleled crimes and violence committed against the female population with the intention of intimidating and excluding them from active participation in Libyan society. To reverse this perilous course, it is imperative that the rights of women are clearly articulated, asserted and enshrined in the new Libyan Constitution. As the highest law of the land and the foundation for rebuilding the Libyan State, it will provide Libyan women with a legitimate platform on which to stand firmly as they struggle for social justice and equality. The following Charter of Libyan Women’s Constitutional Rights represents the collective vision of Libyan female civil society activists from across the ideological spectrum, including legal experts, academics, and religious leaders of what this platform should look like.
Although Libyan women compose half of the population and were at the forefront of the February 17th revolution, among the tragedies of the transition period has been the severe blow to women’s rights. This has included previously unparalleled crimes and violence committed against the female population with the intention of intimidating and excluding them from active participation in Libyan society. To reverse this perilous course, it is imperative that the rights of women are clearly articulated, asserted and enshrined in the new Libyan Constitution. As the highest law of the land and the foundation for rebuilding the Libyan State, it will provide Libyan women with a legitimate platform on which to stand firmly as they struggle for social justice and equality. The following Charter of Libyan Women’s Constitutional Rights represents the collective vision of Libyan female civil society activists from across the ideological spectrum, including legal experts, academics, and religious leaders of what this platform should look like.