Libya: Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy

By UN News

Jul 22, 2023 10:54 pm

A group of UN independent experts on Thursday expressed grave concern over a discriminatory policy issued by the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) which effectively restricts women and girls from travelling abroad without a male guardian.

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