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Overseas: Young Migrant Voices from Lebanon, Libya, and Tunisia

This book features testimonies of young migrants originally from or currently residing in Lebanon, Libya, or Tunisia who left their home countries for political or socioeconomic reasons. The authors all took part in ICTJ’s 2023 writing contest titled “Overseas.” The contest aimed to e...

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Book

In a New Book, Young Migrants from Lebanon, Libya, and Tunisia Share Their Stories

Even though young people were driving forces behind the revolutions in Tunisia, Libya, and Lebanon, their lives have not significantly improved since then. Many have been pushed to leave their home countries for socioeconomic or political reasons. A new ICTJ book features the testimonies of 18 young migrants who made this difficult choice.

07/27/26
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Press Release

A Path for Hope in Libya Through Civil Society

Libyan civil society organizations are fighting against all odds to support victims of human rights violations. In doing so, they themselves risk violence and do their work despite the visible and invisible pain they feel and the innumerable obstacles placed in front of them. Renewed global attention on the Libyan conflict and two new draft laws to protect activists and others may help.

11/21/22

by Francesca Folda

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In Focus