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INLW is an association of women from countries world-wide who support the principles of liberalism.
Membership is open to all liberal groups, parties and organisations, as well as individual persons, who support INLW aims.
The activities of INLW are inspired also on the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. INLW performs these principles which are the basis of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against women (CEDAW).
INLW participated in the 209th Executive Committee Meeting of Liberal International in The Hague, November 21-23, 2025. The Dutch Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (VVD) International co-hosted the meeting in The Hague, city of justice and international law.
On Sunday, INLW President Khadija Oum Bachair El Morabit and Judith Pallares Cortes hosted an event on 25 years on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, together with Astrid Thors, Deputy President LI, Hania Knio of IFLRY and Myrna Mneimneh of AHLN.
The event was interactive and fuelled discussion on current sentiments concerning the position of women in politics. The agreed recommendations will be included in the results of the executive meeting of Liberal International.
INLW, together with Liberal International (LI) and International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY), submitted several country-based case reports to the UNCSW, exposing how states are targeting women who raise their voices.
Women around the world are being silenced — and we’re speaking up about it.
Read the full article on the website of Liberal International.
From arbitrary arrests to gender-based violence and denial of fair trials — these are not isolated incidents.
We’re calling on governments to uphold international human rights obligations and protect women defenders everywhere.
This includes ensuring independent courts, safeguarding due process, prohibiting arbitrary detention, and addressing gender-specific harms like sexual violence, religious discrimination, and denial of reproductive care.
Upholding international human rights standards is not optional. We sincerely hope that this joint contribution will gather sufficient attention to the cases reviewed.
As the International President of INLW – International Network of Liberal Women, I had the privilege to participate with INLW Secretary General Ms. Ruth Richardson on September 18 th, at the 2025 HWPL World Peace Summit in Cheongju, South Korea, co-organized by INLW partner the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) and attend the 2025 HWPL Global Peace Leaders’s Conference “United for Peace and Fulfilling Humanity’s Duty Together”.
It brought together distinguished leaders from all sectors around the world to commemorate the HWPL September 18 th World Peace Summit held in 2014.
On the same day, INLW had the honor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the IWPG Global Region 8, agreement to cooperate for the realization of world peace, the advancement of women’s rights, and the joint promotion of peace education and diverse peace projects. During the ceremony, INLW presented IWPG with a Thank You plaque as a gesture of appreciation.
Also we were honored to attend the 2025 International Women’s Peace Conference, held on September 19 in Cheongju, South-Korea, organized by an INLW Partner, the International Women Peace Group (IWPG), amongst international organizations and around 800 distinguished female guests and participants from all around the world.
The conference provided a platform for women leaders worldwide to share experiences, propose innovative approaches to peace, and explore sustainable solutions. Women’s contributions to peacebuilding were highlighted, emphasizing their role as leaders and agents of change rather than victims of conflict.
The event reflected on the progress of the global LP program and introduced long-term strategies for institutionalizing sustainable peace. Participants engaged with global networks to share insights and collaborate on new initiatives.
During this conference, INLW Secretary General Ms. Ruth Richardson delivered
a speech on “Providing Female Leadership in Consultations on Climate
Change, Water, Peace, and Security”. She spoke about her personal journey from
a small island to a larger country, the challenges of discrimination, and the resilience
of Black women. She emphasized her commitment to fight for women’s rights,
peace, and safety, quoting Kofi Annan: “We may have different religions, we may
have different languages, we may have different colored skin, but we all are from
one human race.”
I sincerely thank IWPG Global Region 8 for the invitation, hospitality and
collaboration.
Khadija Oum Bachair El Morabit,
INLW President
At the start of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women our president Khadija Oum Bachair El Morabit was present at the start. The members of the board were all able to get into the GM during sometime in the morning. (Maria Eldering, Ruth Richardson, Lysbeth van Valkenburg, Khadija Oum Bachair El Morabit, Margaret de Vos van Steenwijk, Josephine Wu Vuylsteke, Judith Pallarés, Raeda Haida).
The main focus of the sixty-ninth session was on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly.
H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz M. Alwasil (Saudi Arabia), Chair, had a warm welcome to all participants.
It was followed by the welcoming speech of Secretary-General, António Guterres.
Remarks of the UN Secretary-General at the opening of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
“We gather as the world marks thirty years since countries convened in Beijing…
Reaffirmed women’s rights as human rights…
And promised “Equality, development and peace for all women, everywhere”.
Of course, we always knew that would never happen overnight – or even over years.
But three decades on, that promise feels more distant than we might ever have imagined.
Women’s rights are under siege. The poison of patriarchy is back – and it is back with a vengeance:
Slamming the brakes on action; tearing-up progress; and mutating into new and dangerous forms. But there is an antidote. That antidote is action.
Now is the time for those of us who care about equality for women and girls to stand up and to speak out. Now is the time for the world to accelerate progress and deliver on the promise of Beijing.
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As the president of the INLW – International Network of Liberal Women- INLW, I (Khadija Oum Morabit) was so delighted to chair a successful INLW General Meeting at the National Liberal Club in #London, with amazing plans and projects for #humanrights, #gender_equality, and #women and #youth political participation.
Honored to approve Mrs. Irina von Wiese, Liberal Democrats former Member of European Parliament, elected Council of Southwark as INLW new #Vice_President for #Europe and Mrs. Judith Pallares, former Minister at the #Andora Government and Leader of #ACCIO political party in Andora as INLW new #Treasurer succeeding Mrs. Lysbeth van Valkenburg-Lely whom we thank so much for the great 9 years of commitment and dedication to this role.
I am also so excited to announce officially our new INLW #youth #Section chaired by Ms. Leslie Templeton, from Young #Democrats of America.
I wish all new board members a very best of success in their new positions . I would like also to thank our board members and members connecting virtually even with different time zones, we appreciate it!
Furthermore, INLW will be well represented at the #UNCSW69 in New York 10-21 March 2025 by more than 20 participants from all around the #world, and as always we are also looking forward to seeing you at #INLW – #APLW side event on March 19th, 2nd FL, New York, US .
Last but not least, I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Phillip Bennion Vice President of Liberal International and Lib Dems former Member of European Parliament – MEP for his participation and dedication to Gender Equality, in addition to the insightful discussion and fruitful collaboration, simultaneously to Mr Danker van Valkenburg for his contribution and continued support.
Dinner with the International Network of Liberal Women tonight. They held their AGM in London today, but I (Philip Bennion) was unable to join them until this evening. Convivial evening here at the NLC.
This year LI chose to go to South America to hold their congress. They were delighted afterwards that it was a successful 64th Congress, held in Santiago, Chile. This historic congress, LI’s first-ever in South America, brought together over 200 dedicated leaders and delegates representing 50 member parties from across the globe, united by the mission to champion liberty, democracy, and justice. As economic uncertainties grow and political polarization deepens, the world looks to responsible, progressive leadership to foster open societies, protect human rights, and ensure prosperity through fair governance.
Our board members who were present Judith Pallares, Josephine Wu Vuylsteke and Lysbeth van Valkenburg-Lely had the honor of attending this Liberal International 64th Congress from November 29 – December 1, under the inspiring theme of “Uniting Liberals to Reunite Democracies”. This event brought together influential leaders and advocates from around the world to discuss the future of democracy and the role of liberal values in shaping a more inclusive and equitable political landscape.
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Chers Famille, Amis, Collègues de “Mère Kaba Fofana” et Communauté libérale de Côte d’Ivoire,
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous faisons nos adieux à notre chère amie, notre collègue estimée et bien-aimée Madame Kaba Yaya Fofana Fanta. Sa disparition laisse un vide immense qui sera ressenti par tous ceux et celles qui ont eu la chance de la connaître et qui ont été touchés par son engagement indéfectible en faveur des droits des femmes et de l’inclusion. En ces moments difficiles nous, le Bureau Exécutif du Réseau International des Femmes Libérales (INLW), vous adressons nos sincères condoléances et partageons votre peine.
Madame Kaba Yaya Fofana Fanta n’était pas seulement une militante distinguée, elle était une figure emblématique dans le domaine des droits des femmes et de plaidoyer pour les valeurs libérales. Son engagement indéfectible pour la promotion et les droits des femmes et des filles a été un phare d’espoir pour beaucoup, et son courage remarquable et son dévouement ont laissé une empreinte indélébile tant sur la scène nationale qu’internationale. Pendant des années, son leadership en tant que Vice-Présidente du Réseau International des Femmes Libérales (INLW) a été marqué par ses discours passionnés et son détermination inflexible pour la justice et l’égalité, que ce soit lors des événements de la CSW- la Commission de la Condition de la Femme à l’ONU à New York ou lors des réunions et événements du Liberal International en Afrique en Côte d’Ivoire et au Sénégal ou dans d’autres pays du monde. Même lorsqu’elle a quitté la vice-présidence pour siéger en tant que membre sage de la Commission Consultative de l’INLW, son influence est restée profonde.
