Strengthening Women's Roles in Peace Initiatives
On September 21, 2026, Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, emphasized the growing convergence between Morocco and Liberia during a high-level meeting in New York focused on the United Nations' "Women, Peace, and Security" agenda. This meeting, held alongside the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and presided over by Liberia's President Joseph Boakai, highlighted the shared commitment of both nations to prioritize women's leadership in peace and security initiatives.
In his speech, Minister Bourita commended Liberia for its dedicated efforts toward this agenda, particularly acknowledging the long-standing involvement of Liberian women since 2003 through the "Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace" movement. He asserted, "The experience of Liberia reminds us that women's role in peace is not defined by their vulnerability to conflict, but by their ability to prevent conflict, mediate, and assist societies in resolving crises." This sentiment underscores Morocco's fundamental belief in the importance of women's participation across the entire continuum of peace.
Bourita further articulated that under the High Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has actively worked to embody this conviction in its diplomatic actions and ongoing international commitments. He reiterated that Morocco, as a longstanding peacekeeping actor, is dedicated to enhancing the participation of Moroccan women within peacekeeping forces, alongside bolstering their capabilities in mediation and conflict prevention.
Upcoming Initiatives and Collaborative Efforts
During the meeting, Bourita announced that Morocco will host the 6th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in 2027, marking a significant first on African and Arab soil. He pointed out that Africa has a wealth of contributions to offer to the "Women, Peace, and Security" agenda and the broader discourse on feminist foreign policy. In line with Morocco's candidacy for a non-permanent member position on the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 term, the Minister noted that this issue would be a priority within the Council as they seek to advance this agenda.
Moreover, Bourita stressed the necessity for a collective reflection on future actions relating to the "Women, Peace, and Security" agenda. He highlighted the emerging challenges associated with women, peace, and cybersecurity, noting that both Morocco and Liberia could provide a unique contribution by building on the achievements made in the past 25 years while addressing the requirements for the next quarter-century.
As reported by diplomatie.ma.
