Libya Crimes Watch
Budget
€220,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
4
0.55 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Libya Crimes Watch (LCW) is a UK-based independent human rights organisation working to document violations of international human rights and humanitarian law across Libya. Our mission is to support victims, expose the truth, and promote accountability and justice. LCW monitors, verifies, and analyses grave abuses, including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, and attacks on civil society, committed by all parties to the conflict. Through its work, LCW provides credible information to international bodies, advocates for policy change, and contributes to efforts aimed at ending impunity and strengthening the rule of law. We also work to build the capacity of local human rights actors and support survivors through referrals and international advocacy.
EU Legislative Interests
LCW engages with EU policies related to human rights, accountability, civil society protection, and migration, particularly in the context of the EU’s external action in Libya. This includes the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy, the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, and the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum—especially in relation to cooperation with Libyan authorities on border control and migration management. LCW works to shed light on the human rights impact of these policies, including violations against migrants and refugees, restrictions on civil society, and widespread impunity for serious crimes. Our engagement aims to promote a human rights-based approach within the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and European Neighbourhood Policy, with a focus on strengthening accountability mechanisms and ensuring space for independent civil society in Libya.
Communication Activities
LCW produces regular reports, public statements, and urgent interventions that are shared with EU institutions and member state representatives. We coordinate closely with international coalitions and partners—including human rights networks and migration-focused organisations—to ensure that Libya-related concerns are reflected in EU-level discussions. Our team also engages in advocacy missions, contributes to policy briefings, and participates in strategic events that influence EU decision-making on Libya, justice, and protection of civil society.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
LCW is a member of or collaborates closely with the following networks, coalitions, and organisations at the national and international levels, including: – Libyan Network to Combat Torture (شبكة مناهضة التعذيب في ليبيا) – The Libyan Platform Coalition (ائتلاف المنصة الليبية) – International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) – project-based collaboration – Amnesty International – joint advocacy and documentation coordination – Front Line Defenders – coordination on protection of HRDs – Access Now – collaboration on digital rights and online protection – People in Need (PIN) – coordination on protection – EuroMed Foundation – regional partnership and strategic support – OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture – shared advocacy initiatives LCW actively contributes to joint campaigns, reporting, and international advocacy initiatives in collaboration with these organisations and networks.
Organisation Members
LCW is a non-membership-based organisation. It does not have individual or institutional members. The organisation operates independently under a sole-member structure, with governance managed by its Board of Trustees.
Additional Information
LCW is an independent human rights NGO. While it does not receive direct EU funding, it collaborates with EU-funded organisations and projects. The organisation relies primarily on project-based grants from international partners.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.