TITLE:
A Chronological Review of Social Welfare and Social Security Laws for People with Disabilities in Libya (1957~2020)
AUTHORS:
Abulhul Zeinab
KEYWORDS:
Libya, Social Security, Disability Rights, Disability Policy, Social Protection Systems, Welfare State Development
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.13 No.12,
December
30,
2025
ABSTRACT: This article offers a chronological overview of Libyan social welfare and social security laws for people with disabilities from 1957 to 2020. It traces the transition from colonial-era exclusion to early post-independence reforms, major expansions under Gaddafi, and how recent conflicts have impacted disability services and rights. The review highlights key legislative legislation milestones, including Social Security Law No. 72. (1973) and Disabilities Law No. 5 (1987), and examines how political instability, institutional fragility, and weak infrastructural constraints have limited effective implementation. This article seeks to provide social work practitioners, researchers, and policymakers with a comprehensive understanding of historical evolution of disability related welfare policies in Libya and structural conditional challenges in enforcement and service delivery continue to hinder their practice effectiveness.