Libya Trains Young Peace Ambassadors Across Six Cities

Young people in Libya are stepping up as peacemakers in a country that desperately needs healing voices.

The "Ambassadors of Tolerance 2026" program launched Sunday in Benghazi, training youth between 20 and 35 to promote dialogue and reconciliation across the nation. Organized by the Ara'a Foundation for Development and Youth, the initiative marks the International Day of Peace with a mission to counter hate speech and build bridges.

The program targets university students, journalists, content creators, civil society members, and young leaders who want to make a difference. International trainer Hanadi Mugheeb is leading sessions designed to bring diverse perspectives together under a shared sense of citizenship.

One standout session called "Chair of Difference" creates space for people with opposing viewpoints to find common ground. Another called "Silent Court" helps participants develop specialized youth projects focused on community building.

After completing its first sessions in Benghazi, the program will expand to five more cities including Al-Marj, Al-Bayda, Tobruk, Tajoura, and Tripoli. The approvals are already underway to bring tolerance training to communities across Libya.

The Ripple Effect

Mugheeb says the program's central message is simple but powerful: "Libya unites everyone." By training young leaders in dialogue skills now, the program creates multipliers who can spread reconciliation in their own communities for years to come.

The Libya Dignity Party has pledged support across all regions where the program expands. Party head Yousef Al-Aqouri emphasized that investing in youth capabilities today builds the foundation for lasting stability and peace.

The first group will graduate on September 21 with recognition for the best community projects developed during training. These young ambassadors will return to their cities equipped with tools to turn disagreement into dialogue and division into understanding.