As part of the Arab Traffic Week activities, and in reaffirmation of its partnership with civil society organizations, Libyan International University hosted a notable youth debate. This event serves as a continuation of awareness and educational efforts following the International Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims organized by LIMU last November. The debate took place last Monday, April 4, 2026, at the Ali Khalifa Al-Zaidi Hall within the university headquarters, aiming to spread traffic safety culture and promote the language of dialogue and mutual respect among youth.
The session featured a rich discussion on a controversial motion: “The lack of community awareness is more dangerous than poor infrastructure in causing accidents.” Participants presented their perspectives on accident causes and prevention methods, highlighting the pivotal role of human behavior compared to physical factors.
The debate saw broad and effective participation from members of the Scouts and Guides movement, who demonstrated high-level presentation and argumentation skills. This participation was conducted under the direct supervision of Leader Fatima Al-Majbari, who guided and prepared the youth for this educational forum.
Dr. Ghada Al-Kadiki, a certified adjudicator from the Libyan Debate Club, managed the judging and feedback process. She provided essential observations on the participants’ performances, praising their contributions while offering technical advice on the arts of delivery and how to deconstruct the discussion topic with depth and objectivity.
The event was attended by Ms. Wahiba Al-Hassi, Director of the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department. Prof. Dr. Nora Nassib, Director of the Environment and Sustainability Department at LIMU, also attended part of the event, reflecting the interest of academic institutions in supporting initiatives that serve the public good.
This debate is a result of joint cooperation between several active entities: Libyan International University, the Benghazi Scouts and Guides Commission, the Volunteer Youth Organization, and the Hope Makers Foundation. In its essence, this activity seeks to educate young people about road hazards and transform traffic safety issues into a shared social responsibility to reduce the toll of road accidents.
