EU Pledges Stronger Support for Libya's Young Innovators
In a statement on Tuesday, the mission highlighted the key role Libya's younger generation is playing in shaping progress across vital sectors — from technology and education to the arts and civic engagement. It expressed pride in their achievements and vowed to continue partnering with Libyan institutions to expand opportunities for young people in every part of the country.
International Youth Day, observed annually on August 12 since its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999, is a platform to spotlight youth contributions while addressing global challenges they face — including unemployment, access to education, mental health, and political participation. It also emphasizes the importance of engaging youth in policymaking and in driving sustainable development.
The EU Mission stressed that even amid Libya's political and economic uncertainty, young Libyans are pushing boundaries, launching new initiatives, and finding innovative solutions to local and national challenges. By investing in education, entrepreneurship, and civic participation, the EU hopes to help channel their energy into projects that strengthen communities and the nation as a whole.
'Libya's young men and women are its greatest resource,' the statement read. 'Their creativity, determination, and vision are essential to building a stable, prosperous, and inclusive Libya. Supporting them is not only an investment in the present, but in the country's long-term peace and stability.' Tags: eulibyaStabilityYouth Day
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