TRIPOLI— The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is pleased to announce the membership of the Structured Dialogue one of the three core components outlined in the UNSMIL-facilitated political roadmap announced on 21 August 2025, together with the adoption of the technically sound and politically viable electoral framework and the unification of institutions.
The Structured Dialogue aims to give the wider Libyan public an opportunity to participate and help shape the political process in line with Security Council resolution 2796 (2025) which mandates UNSMIL to further an inclusive political process.
Scheduled to launch tomorrow on 14 December in Tripoli for two days, the Structured Dialogue will explore concrete recommendations to help create conditions conducive to elections; address immediate policy and governance challenges; and to help address medium to long term conflict drivers and grievances with a view to build consensus around a unified national vision for the future of the country.
To ensure broad and inclusive representation, UNSMIL invited nominations from municipalities, political parties, universities, national technical and security institutions, as well as cultural and other specialized entities and societal groups. The Mission selected the majority of the Structured Dialogue members from among the nominees and supplemented them with additional appointments to ensure inclusion, balanced representation and subject-matter expertise. More than a thousand individuals, men and women across the country, expressed interest in joining the Structured Dialogue through self-nominations.
The selection process was guided by clear, objective criteria. Eligible nominees could not have any record of human-rights abuse, corruption, hate speech, or other unethical behavior. Candidates were selected based on their knowledge or experience in at least one thematic areas of the Structured Dialogue— governance, economy, security, or national reconciliation/human rights — as well as credibility and a demonstrated commitment to Libya’s national interest. Additional factors included candidates’ ability and willingness to constructively engage in consensus-based dialogue, listen to diverse perspectives, build bridges, and offer actionable policy and legislative recommendations. Availability to ensure participation throughout the duration of the Structured Dialogue process was also essential.
The final composition reflects broad geographic, social, political, and cultural diversity, including at least 35 per cent women, as well as representation of youth, persons with
disabilities, and various political and cultural communities. Additional appointments were made to ensure this balance.
“The Structured Dialogue members were selected with the aim of representing the diversity, vibrancy and strength of Libyan society, which is essential to building the consensus needed to address conflict drivers and shape a better future for Libya,” said Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hanna Tetteh. “We expect members to approach their work and commitment to this process with integrity, a spirit of compromise, and a shared determination to put national interests above all else."
SRSG Tetteh expressed appreciation for the strong public interest shown in the Structured Dialogue and the commitment by Libyans across the country to engage in national efforts that preserve unity, territorial integrity, strengthen state institutions, stability, and reconciliation.
UNSMIL will continue to provide opportunities for the public to share inputs and engage on the same issues under discussion within the Structured Dialogue, including through in-person and virtual consultations and online surveys. Members of the public interested in broader engagement in the Structured Dialogue process may register here.
A Women’s Caucus has been established to enable the Structured Dialogue members to consult with women from across Libya, and a youth digital platform has been launched to promote active youth participation.
“We encourage all Libyans to stay engaged — to share their perspectives, take part in consultations, and continue contributing ideas to shape a joint national vision for Libya,” SRSG Tetteh said. “Building a peaceful and democratic Libya depends on everyone’s participation, not just those present around the table.”