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LIBYA: Humanitarian Access Report JUNE 2020

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Overview:A total of 979 humanitarian access constraints were reported during June 2020, which signifies the first monthly decrease in reported access constraints since March 2020. Compared to May 2020, there is a decrease in reported constraints of more than four per cent. Out of the 979 reported constraints, 733 were either directly or indirectly linked to the COVID-19 measures. This report aims to identify the main access constraints affecting the humanitarian situation and people in need. A total of 1 million people in Libya are in need of some form of humanitari-an and protection assistance. Humanitarian partners operating in Libya are the main source of information in the report. The reporting frame-work set to produce the monthly access reports is becoming more robust from month to month, as more focused information is leading to more in-depth analyses, including at the humanitarian sector-level and at the geographic locations-level. Humanitarian partners are requested to continue providing inputs on a timely basis to strengthen the analysis and relevance of these reports. The humanitarian community in Libya uses these analyses to work with all relevant stakeholders to pursue ways to mitigate humanitarian access constraints in order to ensure to the extent possible that vulnerable people in Libya are given the assistance that they need.

During June 2020, humanitarian partners reported a total of 675 access constraints in the form of restrictions on movements of humanitarian agencies, humanitarian personnel, or humanitarian goods into Libya. This category of access challenges continues to make up the majority of access constraints reported by humanitarian partners in the humanitarian operation in Libya with 69% of all reported constraints, which is an increase of about 5% compared to constraints of the same category recorded in May 2020.

All 675 reported constraints for the month are bureaucratic in nature. These constraints include blockages in the issuance of Libyan visas for INGO international humanitarian staff, as several of these staff members had applied to renew their visas during the month without receiving approvals from the relevant authorities. COVID-19 measures imposed by the national authorities introduced new procedures, a lot of which are unclear, to regulate the process of issuing visas for INGO international staff members and this has resulted in significant delays. To reiterate what was called for during May 2020, there is a crucial need for national authorities to rationalize the processes by which visas are issued to international humanitarian staff members. INGOs are an integral part of the humanitarian community and the Humanitarian Program Cycle (HPC) in Libya. Therefore, any hindrances INGOs encounter will impede the effectiveness of the entire humanitarian community in achieving its goals in responding to those in need.

Air traffic restrictions continued to impact humanitarian operations. Commercial flights were suspended throughout the month and UNSMIL flights were the only means for humanitarians to reach Libya up until 30 June. Following negotiations with the Tunisian authorities, UNHAS managed to organize its first flight since 23 March when it arranged for a flight from Tunis to Benghazi on 30 June. It is expected that UNHAS will resume its regular flights in the coming period. This puts an end to a 98-day suspension period, in which UNHAS was unable to organize flights because of restrictions from the Tunisian authorities, and to a lesser extent, because of COVID-19 measures put in place by the authori-ties in Libya.

979 access constraints/ incidents reported 733 COVID-19-related access constraints1million people in need of humanitarian assistance

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Key Findings:Humanitarian partners reported a total of 979 access constraints during June 2020.Compared to May 2020, there is a four per cent decrease in reported access constraints.Out of the 979 reported constraints, 733 were either directly or indirectly linked to the COVID-19 measures. Several of these constraints existed before the COVID-19 crisis but were further amplified and complicated by the emergence of COVID-19. Overall, the total percentage of bureaucratic constraints reported (restrictions of humanitarian elements in getting access into Libya and within Libya) equal 91% of all reported constraints.INGOs are facing increased delays and difficulties in obtaining Libyan visas for their international staff members.UNHAS resumed its flights after a suspension period that lasted more than three months.Relaxations in movement restrictions have been granted by the authorities. The West Region continues to have the highest number of access constraints out of all the regions with a total of 404 reported access constraints (41%) followed by the East and South regions with 368 (38%) and 207 (21%) reported access constraints respectively.Out of all reported access constraints during the month, only 458 could be linked to the different humanitarian sectors, out of which 333 constraints can be linked to COVID-19 related measures.

The average sector-specific response rate at the national level equals 43% as of May 2020, with major fluctuations in response across the different sectors at the Mantika-level.

Funding for humanitarian activities remains a major access constraint impacting all humanitarian sectors as the average HRP funding gap across all sectors is nearly 84% as of 31 May.

Humanitarian agencies wishing to start their operations in Libya continued to report delays and inconsistencies in the registration processes for humanitarian organizations to obtain work permits in order to operate legitimately in Libya. Some of these delays are due to challenges faced in processing required documentation in the INGOs’ country (IES) of origin **.

In addition, inconsistencies and delays in importing humanitarian items have had a significant impact on people in need because of delays in obtaining clearances from the national authorities in Tunisia and Libya. Health Sector partners in particular highlighted this as a major constraint impacting vulnerable groups’ access to much needed Health items coming from abroad.

There was a considerable decrease in restrictions on activities and on movement of agencies’ personnel or goods within Libya compared to the previous month. In June, humanitarian partners reported 210 constraints and incidents within this category compared to 280 reports in May (which is a 25% reduction in constraints). The 280 reported constraints make up 21% of all reported constraints in June. The decrease in restric-tions (mostly COVID-19 related restrictions) was evident when humanitarian actors were given clearances to mobilize resources to respond to the needs of the displaced families fleeing Tarhuna during and after the intense fighting in the municipality. Sirte is experiencing similar escala-tion in conflict, which may lead to similar trends of displacement and the emergence of humanitarian needs. Therefore, it is necessary for the relevant authorities to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to humanitarian response, so that people in need can access humanitarian assistance that humanitarian agencies are prepositioned to provide.

Despite this improvement, some partners continued to report delays and difficulties as a result of COVID-19 related measures, including restric-tions in movements from one location (municipality) to another. Other partners reported that restrictions were imposed on movements intend-ed to reach locations under opposing political and military parties. Furthermore, partners reported other difficulties that they encountered during the month such as irregularities, inconsistencies and ambiguities in the procedures and regulations that humanitarians need to adhere to in order to get clearances for projects, activities and movements from national, local and technical authorities. Such challenges predate the COVID-19 global pandemic and only complicated matters further for the people in need.

Humanitarian supplies and resources are very much concentrated and warehoused in Tripoli. This presents various bureaucratic and logistical challenges when humanitarian needs emerge outside of Tripoli. Therefore, there is a need for the humanitarian community to decentralize and preposition resources across the country to make it simpler for organizations to maneuver during emergency situations. The Humanitarian Response Plan should serve as the main blueprint for positioning resources.

Overall, the total percentage of bureaucratic constraints reported (restrictions of humanitarian elements in getting access into Libya and within Libya) equal 91% of all reported constraints.

** It is important to mention that the access constraints reported in a given Mantika does not necessarily signify that the constraints or incidents materialized as a result of actions taken by inhabitants of the Mantika. The reason for the emergence of the constraint could very well be associated with elements and factors outside of the Mantika and in some cases outside of Libya itself. Therefore, the map reflects incidents and constraints that impacted the people in need within each Mantika, and not the number of incidents caused by the Mantika.

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% of access constraints per matika Overview of reported access constraints in Libya

Restriction of movement of agencies, personnel, or goods into Libya

Restriction of movement of agencies, personnel, or goods within Libya

Physical environment

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Military operations and ongoing hostilities impeding humanitarian operations

Presence of Mines and UXOs

979

A total of 29 reports indicated that military operations and ongoing hostilities impeded humanitarian operations during the month. This is also a reduction compared to May, as only 29 incidents/constraints were reported, which constitutes approximately 3% of all reported access constraints and incidents recorded in June. The ongoing fighting and shelling, particularly in Sirte, and to a lesser extent, in the southern parts of Tripoli, have caused delays in humanitarian operations and in some instances, have led some organizations to restructure their program-ming. Military operations also significantly impacted public facilities that provided basic services such as healthcare. Presence of armed groups where operational presence of humanitarian agencies is scarce only complicates matters when the humanitarian community attempts to expands its footprint across Libya.cult position when settling their financial liabilities and commitments.


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The presence of mines, unexploded ordinance (UXO) and explosive remnants of war (ERW) featured as a considerable access constraint during the month, most notably in areas in and around Sirte Mantika, Tripoli Mantika and Tarhuna municipality. Two doctors were tragically killed after an ERW exploded while both were on duty evacuating injured patients at the Ayman Al Haramah field hospital (managed by the Field Medicine and Support Center) in Ain Zara Municipality of Tripoli Mantika. Presence of ERWs has been a recurring issue in Libya for years. In total, humani-tarian partners reported 22 access constraints pertaining to the presence of ERWs during the month, which is approximately 2% of all reported constraints.

Humanitarian partners also reported that the physical environment in certain situations where humanitarians operate featured as access constraints. A total of 34 reports (about 3.5% of reported constraints) indicated that agencies were impeded by factors related to poor infrastructure, such as electricity outages, fuel shortages and stoppages in the water supply in certain areas, which resulted in difficulties in communication and transportation of assistance to those in need.

During the month, there was one report on each of restrictions on, or obstruction of, conflict affected populations' access to services and assis-tance as well as interference in the implementation of humanitarian activities. Both reports make up less than one per cent of all reported constraints during the month and both reports indicate that there is a need for advocacy efforts from technical counterparts in order to sensi-tize those involved to the humanitarian programming that is in line with the HRP.

There were also seven reports of other access constraints (also less than 1% of total access constraints) that were reported mainly concentrat-ing on the impact that the closure of schools has had on the suspension of certain activities targeting students. Humanitarian agencies also continue to face difficulties in making money transfers from outside of Libya to local suppliers and partners because of the ongoing liquidity and financial crisis. This puts humanitarian actors in a difficult position when settling their financial liabilities and commitments.

East: Humanitarian partners reported that a total of 368 humanitarian access constraints impacted their activities in East Libya. This is an increase of only two additional reports when compared to the reports registered in May. These access constraints constitute 38% of the total 979 constraints reported during June. Out of the 368 constraints/incidents, 283 (around 77%) are in some form linked with the COVID-19 related restrictions.

The slight increase in constraints within this category are attributed to the substantive increase in restrictions on movements of agencies, personnel, or goods into East Libya. Such constraints form nearly 65% of the 368 reported constraints which is an increase of 5% compared to last month. The delays and difficulties in obtaining visas for INGO international staff members were highlighted as the most significant constraint hindering humanitarian operations in the East. COVID-19 measures exacerbated the situation and brought on additional difficulties and ambiguities. Security clearances for international staff members, which are unique only to East Libya, can only be useful if staff members had valid visas. Therefore, the process of granting security clearances, which had difficulties that predate the COVID-19 pandemic, has been further complicated because of its reliance on visas.

The continued suspension of commercial flights and UNHAS flights up until 30 June for COVID-19 related reasons as well as administrative reasons involving the Tunisian authorities made it difficult for staff to be present in the East. The few UNSMIL flights were the only way for humanitarians to travel into Benghazi. However, on 30 of June, UNHAS organized its first flight into Libya in 98 days when its first flight follow-ing the suspension landed in Benghazi on the last day of the month.

Furthermore, the difficulties in the banking system in Libya also present challenges for partners to operate. There are reports of major delays in transfer of money from outside of Libya into East Libya as payments for local suppliers and local partners because of the ongoing liquidity/fi-nancial crisis.

Restrictions on movements of agencies, personnel, or goods within East Libya and implementation of activities in the East, conversely, decreased by 5% during the month, as they made up 32% of the 368 constraints reported in the East. National and local authorities eased the COVID-19 stipulations on movements so that humanitarian organizations can move between municipalities to respond to the needs of IDPs fleeing Tarhuna, Sirte and South Tripoli and relocating to various municipalities in Benghazi, Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Ejdabia mantikas. Humani-tarian agencies also benefited from similar relaxations in movement restrictions, facilitated by the authorities, to resume their regular program-ming.

Moreover, crossline movements from West Libya to East Libya continue to face several challenges from the different authorities for different reasons. Concentration of resources in Tripoli allows for such complications to persist. Direct delivery of items from abroad to the East should be seriously considered by the humanitarian community, not just for the sake of countering this particular type of access constraint but because it would also strongly position humanitarians to rapidly respond to emergencies. The HRP is the main blueprint to be relied on in strate-gic discussions concerning humanitarian preparedness and managing risks.

The physical environment in the East was cited seven times (about two per cent of the 368 reported constraints) by humanitarian partners as an inhibition to humanitarian activities. All seven reports indicate that the continuous electrical power outages caused considerable delays to their operations. The presence of mines and UXOs has always posed as a risk in East Libya, especially in areas such as Benghazi, Derna and Alkufra. A total of three (less than one per cent of the 368 reported constraints) reports indicated that this type of constraint was considered a hindrance to their humanitarian operations in the East.

Only one report (also less than one per cent of the 368 reported constraints) indicated that the reporting agency encountered interference in the implementation of humanitarian activities by an external entity. Sensitization efforts will need to be acted on by the humanitarian commu-nity to mitigate the constraint and help prevent similar constraints from surfacing in the future.

Operational presence of international humanitarian actors in the East is concentrated in and around Benghazi. Relatively, operational presence of international humanitarian actors in areas like Alkufra and Tobruk mantikas is significantly low. There is a need for local NGOs that can reach such areas to be further integrated into the coordination structure, particularly in sector coordination. Sector-specific capacity building initiatives can help in strengthening the technical knowledge base of such organizations. With 142 of the reported constraints (39%), the majority of reported access constraints in the East impacted affected populations in Benghazi Mantika. Ejdabia, Derna and Alkufra follow Benghazi as the mantikas with the second, third and fourth highest numbers of constraints recorded with 55 constraints (15%), 42 constraints (11%) and 41 constraints (11%) respectively.

Affect of access constraints on geographical regions:


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Presence of Mines and UXO


East : Overview of reported access constraintsEast: % of access constraints

368


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South: For the fourth consecutive month, the South had the lowest number of access constraints relative to the West and the East with 207 reported access constraints during June, which is 21% of reported access constraints in all of Libya. This reported figure for the region during the month is a 12% decrease compared to the previous month. The 207 reported constraints in the South include 151 constraints (73%) that are directly related or have been further complicated by COVID-19 measures.

Restriction of movements of agencies, personnel, or goods into South Libya make up the majority of reported constraints in the South with 67% (138 access constraints reported) of the 207 reports. Several of these bureaucratic access constraints originate from the national level, and had an impact on the South, such as bureaucratic constraints impeding staff from entering the country and having a better chance of interacting and engaging with affected populations from the South. Even though there were very few regular flights into the South prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, humanitarians had a better chance of accessing the South once they entered the country either through the East or the West, but the suspension of UNHAS flights (until 30 June) and commercial flights have prevented this from happening. Some agencies continued to report that they faced difficulties in trying to bring humanitarian items to the South from abroad. Therefore, these air traffic access constraints in addition to the difficulties for INGO international staff to obtain visas and security clearances are also reflected in mantikas of the South. Compared to last month, a three per cent decrease in constraints was recognized. The overall decrease in the number of access constraints in the South can be mostly ascribed to the notable 45% decrease in restrictions on movements of agencies, personnel, or goods within the South compared to last month. Partners reported a total of 30 constraints within this category and had reported a total of 55 last month. The South has been consistently been the most accessible in this category out of all the regions, mainly because local authorities in the South, through their considerable autonomy in decision making, play a key role in facilitating movements of trucks carrying humanitarian items from the West to different municipalities in the South. Food Security Sector partners were able to benefit from this relative ease (and mitigation of constraints that existed in the previous month) in their delivery of food assistance to people in need in the South during this month. Nevertheless, humani-tarian partners reported that other COVID-19 measures were imposed by the authorities on movements, mainly in reaction to the sharp increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sebha during the month.

UN agencies continue to find difficulties in working in the South because unlike the East or West, there is no operational hub that functions from the South. National and international humanitarian staff who are dedicated to the South have always had to resort to remote coordination and management of humanitarian activities, which presents several challenges. All INGOs working in the South face similar challenges concerning workspace.

Similar to the East, the concentration of humanitarian resources and stocks in Tripoli continues to impact humanitarian operations and preposi-tioning. From a preparedness standpoint, this is disadvantageous because of the inherent logistical and access challenges it may pose in the long run.

Insecurity is a major factor in the South. The existence of extreme armed groups in different parts of the region also cause various difficulties for humanitarians to operate, as 15 reports of these constraints surfaced during the month, which is 7% of the total 207 constraints reported in the region.

Physical environment constraints, such as poor infrastructure, were cited to have impeded the transportation and communication demands of the humanitarian operations in the South. The 21 physical environment constraints reported during the month constitute 10% of constraints reported in the South.

Other access constraints (only three constraints) reported by partners noted that liquidity difficulties impacted their programing during the month.

The South has the lowest level of operational presence of humanitarian actors in all of Libya. The aforementioned relatively low levels in access constraints in the region can also be attributed to the fact that fewer humanitarian actors, particularly international actors, are operational in the South. Local NGOs that have actual physical presence in the South need to be integrated into the humanitarian coordination mechanism in Libya, mainly the sector coordination structure.

The highest number of incidents/access constraints were reported to have impacted affected people (people in need of humanitarian assistance) in Sebha followed by affected people in Murzuq with around 27% and 18% of incidents reported in the region respectively.

South: %. of access constraints South: Overview of reported access constraints




Other

Military operations and ongoinghostilities impeding humanitarian operations

207


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West: The West continues to have the highest number of access constraints out of all the regions, although a decrease of 4% has been recorded for this month compared to the access constraints registered last month. In June, a total of 404 humanitarian access constraints were reported by humanitarian agencies, which is approximately 41% of all reported access constraints during June. Out of the 404 constraints/incidents report-ed, 299 (74%) are linked to the COVID-19 related measures.

During the month, humanitarian partners reported a total of 296 restrictions on movements of agencies, personnel, or goods into West Libya. The constraints equal 73% of the 404 constraints reported in the region. The major constraint impacting INGOs functioning in the West are the delays and difficulties INGOs are facing in order to be granted visas for their international staff members. These constraints existed prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic. However, newly imposed COVID-19 measures presented additional complications and ambiguities.

The registration process that INGOs go through in order to be granted work permits also has challenges in the West, including delays caused by authorities outside of Libya (national authorities in the INGOs’ countries of origin).

The West also abounds with air traffic constraints, more than the other two regions, merely because there are relatively more humanitarian operations in the West. Up until the last day of the month, the few UNSMIL flights were the only way for humanitarian to reach Libya. The contin-ued suspension of commercial flights and UNHAS flights up until 30 June for COVID-19 related reasons as well as administrative reasons involving the Tunisian authorities added to the impediments faced by humanitarian actors in the West. In general, the air traffic constraints, although very high, did not have a severe impact on INGO international staff members because the vast majority of INGO staff were not able to renew their visas during June, and as a result wouldn’t be able to make use of the available air services

A significant 30% decrease in restrictions on movements of agencies, personnel, goods within West Libya and on implementation of activities in West Libya, was recorded during the month. These constraints are 16% of the 404 constraints reported in the West. During the month, nation-al authorities intervened and eased the COVID-19 conditions on movements so that humanitarian organizations can move between municipali-ties. Most notably, for the first time in over one month, humanitarian partners were allowed to travel from Tripoli to Tarhuna to respond to the needs of the people there, as the UN managed to dispatch a joint convoy carrying humanitarian items to the affected people in Tarhuna and Bani Walid after reciving official acknowlegdegment from the authorities confirming deconfliction of the movement. Despite this breakthrough, other movements, particularly to or through frontline areas during the month were not met with the same kind of ease by the relevant authorities. The escalation in military operations in Sirte may entail the emergence of various humanitarian needs, which humanitarian actors are obliged to respond to considering the available resources. It is essential that relevant authorities are quick in facilitating and supporting the humanitarian agencies in their attempts to respond to those in need. The humanitarian notification for de-confliction mechanism established by OCHA has become more systematic in both the West and the East and has allowed for movements to take place with assurances for safety from the relevant authorities. It is important for the authorities and the humanitarian community to strengthen this mechanism so that it is more official and streamlined in the near future.

The West was host to almost all military operations and active frontlines during the month. Partners submitted 14 reports (three per cent of all constraints reported in the West) indicate that military operations and ongoing hostilities feature as hindrances to accessing people in need, particularly in Tarhuna, different areas in South Tripoli as well as Sirte.

Humanitarian partners also cited the presence of mines and UXOs in the region as an impediment to humanitarian access. A total of 19 reports (five per cent of reported constraints in the region) pointed that this type of constraint impeded their activities during the month. Qasr Bin Ghasheer, Ain Zara, Abu Qurayn, Abusliem, Tajoura, Garabolli, Sirte and Tarhuna were all mentioned as areas of risk because of the presence of ERWs.

The physical environment in the West was mentioned six times (about 1.5 per cent of the 404 reported constraints) by humanitarian partners as an inhibition to humanitarian activities. All six reports indicate that the continuous electrical power outages caused considerable delays to their operations.

Only one report (less than one per cent of the 404 reported constraints) indicated that the reporting agency encountered interference in the implementation of humanitarian activities by an external entity. Sensitization efforts will need to be acted on by the humanitarian community to mitigate the constraint and help prevent similar constraints from surfacing in the future.

Operational presence of international humanitarian entities in the region is the highest compared to the other two regions. Nalut and Sirte mantikas have relatively fewer humanitarian actors present. There is a need for local NGOs that can reach such areas to be further integrated integrated into the coordination structure, particularly in sector coordination. Sector-specific capacity building initiatives can help in strength-ening the technical knowledge base of such organizations.

Tripoli Mantika has the highest number of access constraints reported in the region with represented 116 (29%). Misrata, Aljfara follow Tripoli as the mantikas with the second and third highest numbers of constraints with 58 and 49 recorded constraints respectively. Like in the other regions, operation presence contributes significantly to resultant varying degrees of access constraints in the different mantikas can.


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West: % of access constraints West: Overview of reported access constraints





Presence of Mines and UXO

Others

404

Tripoli Mantika has the highest number of access constraints reported in the region with 116 (29%). Misrata, Aljfara follow Tripoli as the manti-kas with the second and third highest numbers of constraints with 58 and 49 recorded constraints respectively. Like in the other regions, opera-tion presence in the West contributes significantly to the varying degrees of access constraints in the different mantikas.


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Approximately 5,000 schools in Libya have suspended their activities and services due to COVID-19. The Education Sector had requested a total of $8 million in the 2020 HRP. Sector partners have received a total of $0.452 million as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS), which is only 5.7% of the requested amount. This means that there is a funding gap of 94.3%. A total of 52 access constraints impeded Education activities during the month. Approximately 84% of these constraints are bureaucratic restrictions inhibiting Education partners from carrying out their activities. Moreover, the Education Sector Coordinator and Co-lead are facing many difficulties in being able to actually operate in Libya, as they are currently coordinating efforts from abroad.

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Out of the 979 access constraints reported during the month, 458 could be linked to the different humanitarian sectors, out of which 333 can be attributed to COVID-19 measures. In addition to these access constraints, shortages in funding have constrained the ability of the sectors and the agencies to operate. Below is a breakdown of the main access constraints that can be attributed to the sectors for their planning and support in developing standard approaches to tackle such constraints in the future.

Affect of access constraints on sectors and working groups:

HealthShelter/NFI

EducationCashFood Security

Protection

Mine ActionWASHChild Protection

% of access constraints by sector

458

Response to people in need in accordance with the 2020 HRP targets is what the humanitarian community strives to achieve during the year. Therefore, Education Sector response rates (the percentage of people reached with humanitarian assistance as of 30 May) at the mantika-level should serve as a valuable indicator on progress made when they are juxtaposed with access constraints, also at the mantika-level as in the following graphs. It is important to mention that access constraints are not the only factor that lead to a high or low response rate within a given mantika.

Restriction of movement of agencies, personnel, or goodsinto Libya





Others

EDU : % of access constraints EDU: Overview of reported access constraints

Sirte

52


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EDU: HRP Target population EDU : Response rates


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The Food Security Sector had requested a total of $14.9 million in the 2020 HRP. Sector partners have received only $2.654 million (29.5%) as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS). This means that there is a funding gap of 70.5%. A total of 47 access constraints impeded Food Security activities during the month, all of which are bureaucratic restrictions inhibiting Food Security partners from carrying out their activities inside Libya.

Food Security:

FSS: Overview of reported access constraints FSS : % of access constraints

Restriction of movement of agencies, personnel, or goods with in Libya47

FSS: HRP Target population FSS: Response rates


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The Health Sector had requested a total of $44.7 million in the 2020 HRP. Sector partners have received only $14.45 million (32.3%) as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS). This means that there is a funding gap of 67.7%. A total of 136 access constraints impeded Health activities during the month, including all four reported incidents of violence against humanitarian personnel, assets and facilities. 82 out of the 136 access constraints are bureaucratic restrictions. The Health Sector measures response through thr number of medical procedureds provided and number of health facilities supported.

Response to people in need in accordance with the 2020 HRP targets is what the humanitarian community strives to achieve during the year. Therefore, Health Sector response rates (the percentage of people reached with humanitarian assistance as of 30 May) at the mantika-level should serve as a valuable indicator on progress made when they are juxtaposed with access constraints, also at the mantika-level as in the following table. It is important to mention that access constraints are not the only factor that lead to a high or low response rate within a given

Health:



Violence aPresence of Mines and UXOs


Health : Overview of reported access constraints Health: % of access constraints

136

Health: HRP Target population Health: Respose rates


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Protection: HRP Target population Protection: HRP Response rates

The Protection Sector had requested a total of $9.2 million in the 2020 HRP. Sector partners have received $35.483 million (37.7%) as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS). A total of 59 access constraints impeded Protection activities during the month as mentioned in the following chart and map. A total of 53 access constraints (80% of access constraints reported) are bureaucratic restrictions that are stifling movements into Libya as well as movements and activities within Libya. Moreover, the Protection Sector Coordinator and Co-lead are facing many difficulties in being able to operate in Libya, as they are currently coordinating efforts from abroad.

Protection:



Other


Protection: Overview of reported access constraints Protection : % of access constraints

59


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MA: HRP Target population MA: Response rates

Mine Action:The Mine Action Working Group had requested a total of $7.5 million in the 2020 HRP. Working Group partners have not received any funding as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS). This means that there is a funding gap of 100% which equals the original required amount of $7.5 million. A total of 35 access constraints impeded Mine Action activities during the month as mentioned in the following chart and map. A total of 31 access constraints (89% of access constraints reported) are bureaucratic restrictions that are stifling movements into Libya as well as movements and activities within Libya.



Interference in the implementation of humanitarian activities


MA: Overview of reported access constraints MA : % of access constraints

35


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CP: Overview of reported access constraintCP: % of access constraints, Response rates, HRP Target population


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The Child Protection Working Group had requested a total of $6.6 million in the 2020 HRP. Working Group partners have only received $54,738 in funding as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS), which is 0.8% of the required funding. This means that there is a funding gap of 99.2% which equals $6.547 million. Child Protection partners reported only one access constraint (bureaucratic constraint) during the month as mentioned in the following chart and map.

Child Protection:


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SNFI : HRP Target population SNFI: Response rates

The Shelter/NFI Sector had requested a total of $7 million in the 2020 HRP. Sector partners have not received funding at all, as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS). This means that there is a funding gap of 100%. A total of 60 access constraints impeded Shelter/NFI activities during the month. Approximately 82% of these constraints are bureaucratic restrictions inhibiting Shelter/NFI partners from carrying out their activities. Moreover, the Shelter Sector Coordinator is facing many difficulties in being able to operate in Libya, as they are currently coordinating efforts from abroad.

Shelter/NFI:

SNFI: Overview of reported access constraints SNFI : % of access constraints




Restrictions on, or obstruction of, conflict affected populations' access to services and assistance



Others

60


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WASH:The WASH Sector had requested a total of $5.1 million in the 2020 HRP. Sector partners have received a total of $0.9 million as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service, which is only 17.8% of the requested amount. This means that there is a funding gap of 82.2%. A total of 28 access constraints impeded WASH activities during the month. Approximately 79% of these constraints are bureaucratic restrictions inhibiting WASH partners from carrying out their activities. The remaining 21% of the reported constraints are related to the physical environ-ment in which the partners operate. Moreover, the WASH Sector Coordinator and Co-lead are facing many difficulties in being able to operate in Libya, as they are currently coordinating efforts from abroad.

WASH: Overview of reported access constraints WASH : % of access constraints

21




Wash: Respone ratesWash : HRP Target population

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Other


Cash: Overview of reported access constraints Cash : % of access constraints

47

The Cash and Markets Working Group had requested a total of $4.9 million in the 2020 HRP. CMWG partners have received only $2.499 million (51%) as of June 2020, according to the Financial Tracking Service. This means that there is a funding gap of 49%. A total of 47 access constraints impeded Cash activities during the month. Out of these constraints are 41 bureaucratic restrictions.

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