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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.