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LIBYAN WOMEN’S PLATFORM FOR PEACE

Link to FULL 10-Page Libyan Women’s Charter:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74893646/CHARTER%20OF%20LIBYAN%20WOMEN.pdf

CHARTER OF LIBYAN WOMEN’S CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Introduction

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.

Civil Rights The Right to Citizenship

1. Citizenship and the ensuing benefits are a fundamental right guaranteed to all Libyans on equal grounds.

2. National legislation shall regulate the acquisition, loss and restoration of citizenship.

3. Every Libyan may acquire another nationality.

The Right to Equality

1. All people are equal in their right to human dignity, freedom, civil liberties and duties as designated in the constitution………..

See above link to FULL 10-Page Charter.

Outlining the importance of the charter, Zahra’ Langhi, Co-founder and Director of the LWPP said, “The Charter was inspired by the principles of equality and dignity rooted in Islamic Sharia, along with universal principles of human rights. Most importantly it is a charter drafted by local voices. It’s a charter by Libyan women for Libyan women.”

The Charter of Libyan Women’s Constitutional Rights covers women’s civil rights, rights to peace and security, and their social, cultural, economic, and political rights. It addresses the rights of all  women, without discrimination base don culture, race, or social status. The Charter addresses the rights of women with special emphasis on peace and security. It thus addresses the rights of survivors of rape, prisoners and detainees, displaced persons, and refugees.