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ascertainment of his dignity as well as to the promotion of
respect for human rights and basic freedoms.
It can be safely admitted thus that Libyan legislation has
incorporated the right of all members of the society, males and
females, in villages, the countryside and cities, to education
which is compulsory and for gratis.
2- Indicators to Development of the Educational System
Libya moved forward by leaps and bounds as far as education
was concerned and achieved successes marked with massive
accomplishments in its bid to keep up with advanced societies
and contribute to the scientific and technological advancement
the world is today witnessing through building human cadres
capable of sharing in the foundation of the society of
knowledge, creativity and innovation and furnishing education
opportunities for all social categories, males and females, in
different geographic regions, rural and urban.
Prompted by the general objectives of the educational system in
the Great Jamhirya and in implementation of the decisions of the
basic people's congresses and directives of the Revolution
Leader on guaranteeing human rights, several themes were
included in the Libyan syllabuses, most notably;
- Teaching the Green Human Rights Charter in the mass
education syllabus. The Charter emphasizes human rights and
non-discrimination between males and females or due to color
or ethnicity.
The education sector also has attended to the establishment and
maintenance of school and university buildings and utilities with
adequate budget earmarked for the building of "179" schools in
administrative divisions as well as "23" university campuses in
different parts of the Jamhirya.
In continuation of the educational process, the Sector was dwelt
on making available laboratories, equipment, school and office
furniture for all educational institutions and satisfying their
school health needs.