Tripoli, January 20, 2026 – The Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation of the Government of National Unity launched the National Employment Campaign this week. The campaign aims to empower job seekers, enhance employment opportunities for youth, and replace foreign labor with national workers, in accordance with the needs of the labor market.
Labor and occupational safety inspectors have begun implementing field visits covering a number of workplaces, companies, and institutions across various sectors. These visits are to ensure compliance with employing national labor, formalizing official work contracts according to existing legislation, monitoring violations, and taking legal actions regarding them.
According to the Ministry, this campaign aims to organize the labor market and ensure the application of laws, which contributes to providing real and sustainable job opportunities for Libyan youth.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, including the historic Medina and Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra).
Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation
The Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation is a governmental department responsible for labor policies, employment regulation, and vocational rehabilitation services. Its history is typically tied to the modern development of a nation’s social welfare and workers’ rights frameworks, often established to formalize labor laws and protect citizens in the workforce.
Government of National Unity
The Government of National Unity (GNU) is a term most notably applied to the post-apartheid coalition government in South Africa, formed in 1994 following the country’s first multiracial elections. Led by Nelson Mandela as President, it brought together the African National Congress, the National Party, and the Inkatha Freedom Party to oversee the transition from minority rule to a multiracial democracy.
National Employment Campaign
The National Employment Campaign was a major initiative launched in China in the late 1970s and early 1980s, following the Cultural Revolution. It aimed to address urban unemployment by assigning millions of educated youth, who had been sent to the countryside, back to cities and into state-sector jobs. This policy was a significant part of the country’s economic transition during the early reform era.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history that includes ancient Phoenician and Greek settlements, most notably at Cyrene, and later Roman rule. It was part of the Ottoman Empire before Italian colonization in the early 20th century, gaining independence as a kingdom in 1951. The nation’s modern history was dominated by Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 civil war and his overthrow.
