The Structured Dialogue is part of the UN-facilitated political roadmap to help Libya move toward elections and unified institutions.

· It is a national platform that brings together Libyans from all regions and backgrounds to address key issues that are necessary to facilitate the holding of elections and bring an end to cycles of conflict. It will also work to shape a national vision for Libya’s future.

· The Structured Dialogue will discuss issues—identified in consultation with the Libyan public—related to governance, economy, security, and national reconciliation and human rights.

· The Structured Dialogue is not a decision-making body. The produced recommendations will be shared with authorities, and establish mechanisms to ensure sound implementation.

The Structured Dialogue provides Libyans with an inclusive forum to discuss priorities and shape the country’s future, reflecting public priorities, increasing buy‑in and reducing polarization.

· The Dialogue connects citizens’ voices with decision-makers, strengthening unity among institutions and enhancing ownership and subsequent accountability.

· The Dialogue consolidates diverse views into clear, actionable priorities—helping institutions coordinate and avoid fragmented efforts.

· The Dialogue supports Libya’s path toward transparent, accountable, representative, and effective governance.

· The Dialogue supports cohesion and conflict prevention through constructive, rules‑based debate which provides a peaceful outlet for differences, reducing tensions and enabling compromise

· The Dialogue, facilitated by the Mission, is entirely Libyan-led that keeps direction, priorities, and outcomes firmly in Libyan hands.

· The Dialogue is designed to take place inside Libya.

Participants will meet in thematic working groups and in plenary sessions to review and agree on recommendations.

· Meetings are intended to take place inside Libya, with online participation when necessary.

· Women’s priorities will be included in all discussions and supported through a dedicated Libyan Women’s Caucus.

· Youth representatives will be included in the Structured Dialogue, but all youth across the country will also be able to contribute their views through a Digital Youth Platform.

· The public will be invited to share their views throughout the process via surveys and in-person and online meetings.

The Dialogue is designed to develop a set of (1) concrete recommendations on immediate policy and governance issues to prepare a conducive environment for elections, and (2) policy and legislative proposals to address long-term conflict drivers with a view to formulating a unified national vision that will shape the path to stability.

The Dialogue will be timebound and results oriented, and allow Libyans from all walks of life to have an in-depth discussion about the current status of the country and its future trajectory.

More than 120 Libyans will participate in person. They will include experts, community leaders, and representatives from all regions and social groups.

· About 35% of members will be women. Cultural components, youth, and persons with disabilities will all be actively engaged.

· Participants are chosen for their experience, integrity, and commitment to putting national interests above personal or political gain.

· Everyone will sign a code of conduct to ensure honesty, professionalism, and respect for others.

· UNSMIL solicited nominations from a number of institutions including municipalities, political parties, universities, national technical and security institutions, and cultural and other specialized entities and societal groups.

· Nominees were required to have no record of human-rights abuses, corruption, hate speech, or unethical conduct.

· Candidates were selected based on their knowledge or experience in at least one thematic areas — 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 Dialogue will address governance, economic, security, national reconciliation, and human rights issues.

· The Mission is engaged in ongoing public consultations to identify specific issues of concern within these themes. Here are some examples people have suggested the Structured Dialogue address so far:

• Governance—establishing an enabling environment for elections; key issues/principles for unified government; local governance and decentralization; and political systems of governance
• Economy— Unified fiscal governance; stronger oversight to combat corruption; banking sector reforms; predictable conditions for private-sector growth; equitable wealth sharing; long-term development vision etc.
• Security—Electoral security, people-centred security approaches, unification of military and security institution, DDR, conflict prevention, among other issues
• National reconciliation and human rights—Transitional justice, ensuring an independent judiciary, freedom of expression, association, and assembly, among other issues.

· The Dialogue will build on existing work and address still-contested issues from previous political agreements that are still relevant but have not yet been implemented.

· Even if you are not one of the SD members in the room, you can still take part.

• Public consultations in different formats and online surveys will gather opinions from across Libya.
• A Youth Digital Platform and Libyan Women’s Caucus will ensure everyone can be heard.

· Follow UNSMIL’s website and social media for information on how to get involved.

· Views will feed into the Dialogue’s work and help ensure that the recommendations reflect citizens' priorities.

· The UNSMIL Digital Youth Platform was established on Facebook to bring together young men and women from across Libya aged 18-35. Everyone in this age group can join the group. Over 2,600 young people have already joined the platform.

· The Digital Youth Platform is a safe online space for young people to engage on key issues being discussed in the Structured Dialogue, to hear from experts on thematic topics and to share their opinions and ideas.

· The Libyan Women’s Caucus is composed of women Structured Dialogue members. In addition to these members, the Caucus includes rotating Libyan women experts, activists, human rights defenders and diaspora.

· It aims to support effective advocacy for the shared priorities of the broader Libyan women’s constituency.

· It will enable the members to consult and connect with women beyond the Structured Dialogue membership, develop joint positions, and access technical support.

· The Libyan Women’s Caucus convenes in person and virtually alongside the Structured Dialogue sessions, with support from UNSMIL, UN Women and UNDP.

· It is co-managed by a Steering Committee, consisting of young women activists. This group helps bridge any gaps between the caucus and Libyan women from diverse backgrounds and circumstances by supporting the design, facilitation and reporting of Caucus activities and meetings

· Every thematic group will include at least one member with a disability.

· Working with persons with disabilities and their representative organizations, UNSMIL has developed a charter outlining shared positions on the Structured Dialogue topics.

· UNSMIL invites public engagement with the Structured Dialogue through its website and social media channels.

· As with all United Nations political missions worldwide, UNSMIL is financed through the regular contributions all 193 Member States of the United Nations are required to pay, in accordance with decisions taken by the UN General Assembly, of which Libya is a member.

· In addition to this core budget, UNSMIL depends on voluntary contributions to fill the gaps. More than 10 countries are in conversations with UNSMIL about supporting the Structured Dialogue.

· Donor support is pooled, and all contributions are governed by United Nations financial rules and oversight mechanisms.

· No donor country has any role in determining the direction of the political process, including the agenda, participants or outcomes.

· UN role: The UN does not decide outcomes. It provides support, expertise, and facilitation so that Libyans can lead the process.

· No payments: Participants are not paid; the UN covers only travel, accommodation, and logistics.