Hnec

The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) and the National Council of Women agreed on the need to continue cooperation to implement a joint action plan aimed at enhancing women's presence in the electoral process, ensuring equal opportunities in political life.

The agreement came at the conclusion of a meeting held on Thursday at the media center at the headquarters of the HNEC in Tripoli between the HNEC and the National Council of Women, with the participation of officials and representatives from both sides, in addition to a group of female political activists and experts from civil society organizations.

The HNEC said that the meeting was devoted to discussing the role of women in the elections and ways to empower them and enhance their participation in the electoral process at all levels. During the meeting, many ideas and proposals were reviewed to develop training and awareness programs targeting women, especially in remote areas, with the aim of enhancing their participation in local and national elections.

The attendees also discussed the challenges facing women in the political arena, and ways to address them through legal reforms and supportive measures that contribute to increasing women's representation in elected bodies.

The Head of the Disability Support Unit at the HNEC, Magda Al-Kateb, stressed the pivotal role played by women in building a democratic society, emphasizing the importance of their effective participation in the elections, whether as a candidate or a voter, pointing out the need to provide an appropriate environment that allows women with disabilities their full rights to political participation without obstacles.