The Libyan organization for patients with muscular dystrophy has urged beneficiaries of the Social Solidarity Fund, including people with disabilities, widows, and divorced women, to prepare for a peaceful protest. They are demanding better living conditions and guaranteed rights, as the current pension of 650 Libyan dinars is insufficient to meet daily needs due to rising prices and increasing costs of living.
The organization stated that rights cannot be achieved through waiting or relying on individual assistance, emphasizing the need for collective action to demand improved living conditions and a dignified life for those covered by the Social Solidarity Fund. They highlighted that the current pension does not cover basic needs, including food, clothing, and healthcare costs, and that the situation is particularly challenging for people with disabilities who require continuous care.
The organization's call for action, dubbed "Enough Negativity, Enough Waiting," encourages those affected to move beyond silence and participate in a unified protest. They argue that defending rights is a collective responsibility and that continued reliance on personal assistance is not a sustainable solution to the crises faced by thousands of families.
The organization has questioned the ability of the 650-dinar pension to provide a decent standard of living, given the rising costs of living, treatment, medication, and daily needs. They also pointed out that people with disabilities face additional burdens, including the need for continuous care, which can be a significant strain on patients and their families.
The Libyan organization has directed its message to various beneficiary groups, including people with disabilities, widows, and divorced women, who are struggling to make ends meet. They have called on the media and influential figures to shed light on the plight of these groups and to support their demands, which they consider a human and social issue that requires attention and action.
The planned protest is expected to be peaceful, with the organization urging participants to unite in their demands for improved living conditions and guaranteed rights. They have also called on Libyans to support these groups and to treat their demands as a matter of human rights and dignity.
The issue highlights the need for improved social protection in Libya, particularly for vulnerable groups that rely on basic pensions and assistance. The Social Solidarity Fund and relevant authorities face questions about the adequacy of current allocations and the mechanisms for reviewing them to ensure they meet the actual needs of beneficiaries.
Key points
- The Libyan organization for patients with muscular dystrophy has urged beneficiaries of the Social Solidarity Fund to prepare for a peaceful protest to demand improved living conditions and higher pensions.
- The current pension of 650 Libyan dinars is insufficient to meet daily needs due to rising prices and increasing costs of living.
- The organization's call for action encourages those affected to move beyond silence and participate in a unified protest to demand guaranteed rights and improved living conditions.
