While it affirms the stands of the government and people of the state of Libya
against these inhuman actions, he said the Ministry has for many years
advocated for effective policies in dealing with these phenomena by supporting institutional capacity - building and enterprise development in the country to eliminate illegal migration, smuggling of migrants and
trafficking in
human beings as stated in the Tripoli joint Declaration -LCB- Africa and European Union -RCB- in 2006.
A long - time environmentalist and
advocate for gender and
human rights issues, Meryl has championed women's rights and the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment), and campaigned to end
trafficking and violence
against women.