For years, Libya has been going through a state of political turmoil, security instability, violence and armed conflicts. This situation had a profound impact on the daily lives of young people as evidenced by the reduction of their economic and educational activities and their social interaction with peers and family. This state of affairs has exacerbated their physical and psychological conditions and worsened their relationship with the family environment. It has also established an environment conducive to unhealthy, dangerous and anti-development behaviours. Meanwhile, Libya is still struggling to end the cycle of violence and to move towards reconciliation and lasting peace. In this chapter, we overview the available indicators on the impact of the events in the country on youth activities, their daily lives and their mental state, based on the data available and on the results of a field study conducted for this purpose on a sample of young Libyans from all over the country. The “National Consultation on Youth, Peace and Security” sought to get insights into Libyan youth perceptions of the course that the events have taken and to identify youth recommendations to face violence and to give effect to their participation in building peace. 

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