INLW President Khadija El Morabit was very delighted to take part as a Lead Trainer for VVD International at the School of Democracy – Women’s Edition in Rabat. The program took place over two weekends in November and December 2025. It was organized in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute in Morocco (NIMAR Rabat), an initiative of several Dutch political foundations: the Eduardo Frei Foundation of the CDA, VVD International, D66 International, and the Max van der Stoel Foundation.

The aim was to inspire young women interested in political and socio‑economic issues from a democratic perspective. Participants were encouraged to engage in dialogue with politics, civil society, and with each other. The program sought to support and motivate them to strengthen democracy worldwide, starting from their own environment.

They were provided with tools to advance their leadership, communication, advocacy, campaigning, lobbying, and management skills. These skills will help prepare them for the political arena.

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This regional webinar aimed to enhance the shared understanding of the structural and cultural challenges that perpetuate violence against women in the Arab and North Africa region. It showcased successful national models in prevention, protection, and support, while seeking to build a foundation for regional cooperation that contributes to developing more comprehensive and sustainable policies to combat gender-based violence.

The webinar organized by WoMENA, an initiative of the Al Hurriya Liberal Network (AHLN) dedicated to empowering liberal women across the MENA region was an occasion to celebrate the UN Women Campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence,” an annual international civil society-led initiative that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and concludes on 10 December, Human Rights Day. The campaign highlights that violence against women remains the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide, calling for unified regional and global action to end it.

Rabat, November 2025

The Moroccan Chapter of the International Network of Liberal Women, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, organized a roundtable discussion on women’s diplomacy and advocacy in Morocco on November 30, 2025.

This event aims to strengthen the role of women in national and international diplomacy to promote an inclusive and equitable vision of political and social issues.

The active participation of women in parliamentary, partisan, and civic diplomacy is a crucial lever for strengthening Morocco’s diplomacy, defending its interests, and advancing social causes and women’s rights.

Organizing this roundtable provides a valuable opportunity to enrich the national debate on women’s representation in diplomacy and human rights advocacy. By fostering the exchange of experiences, best practices, and perspectives, this event aims to raise awareness among political, civic, and social actors about the importance of increasing women’s effective participation in these key sectors.

Casablanca, October 2025

Women’s entrepreneurship in Morocco represents a vital pillar of the country’s evolving economic and social landscape. Despite persistent structural, social, and economic barriers limiting women’s access to resources, financing, and professional networks, recent reforms, public and private support programs, and the emergence of dynamic women’s networks are opening new horizons for female entrepreneurship.

In this context, the Moroccan Section of the International Network of Liberal Women (INLW) organized a roundtable on “Women’s Freedom to ENTERPRISE in Morocco” on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.

This event aimed to examine the reality of women’s economic freedom in Morocco from both theoretical and practical perspectives, by showcasing concrete support mechanisms, exploring cooperation opportunities, and fostering partnerships among female leaders to inspire innovative and impactful initiatives.

The roundtable provided a platform for dialogue and exchange among INLW members, women entrepreneurs, institutional partners, and civil society organizations working to promote women’s economic empowerment.

On September 20th, 2025 AlHurrya Liberal Network (AHLN) held its 6th General Assembly in Amman, Jordan, under the topic: “our network at work: navigating a shifting MENA landscape”.

This edition was an occasion to discuss the main activities and achievements of the different organizations and showcase the Network’s impact in North African and Middle Eastern countries.

Mrs Loubna AMHAIR, President of INLWMorocco presented to AHLN members and Partners the Chapter’s activities for the 2025 year and upcoming projects to be implemented in 2026, focusing on the role played in terms of capacity building for women in morocco and their full participation to the public debate and active advocacy.

Rabat, 21th June 2025

Empowering Women Leaders Through Political Communication Excellence

In a significant effort to bridge the gender gap in governance across the Middle East and North Africa, INLW Morocco, in collaboration with the WoMena initiative (an AHLN project), will convene a specialized workshop on political communication in Rabat on June 21, 2025. This training is specifically tailored for twenty women affiliated with the Al Hurrya Network who are seeking to strengthen their influence and leadership within the political sphere. Supported by partner SILC, the event aims to provide participants with the practical tools and strategic insights necessary to navigate a challenging regional landscape.

The initiative addresses a critical need, as female political participation in the MENA region continues to face entrenched social, cultural, and legal barriers. Despite recent progress through quotas and affirmative action measures in certain countries, women remain largely underrepresented in senior decision-making roles due to patriarchal norms and traditional gender expectations. Furthermore, many nations still lack the comprehensive legal frameworks required to ensure true gender equality, with some maintaining constitutional obstacles that hinder women’s engagement in public life.

Organizers believe that mastering political communication is essential for overcoming these hurdles, as it facilitates transparent dialogue, builds public trust, and establishes the strong networks needed for systemic change. By combining effective communication strategies with professional development, the workshop seeks to create an environment where women can successfully assume leadership roles and reshape the regional political narrative. The program will be held at the NJ Hotel, located at 63 Avenue Moulay Youssef in Rabat.

Throughout the session, participants will engage in intensive training focused on public speaking, personal branding, and the development of digital and social media strategies. A key component of the workshop involves mentorship from experienced leaders, designed to guide emerging politicians in adapting their messages for diverse audiences. By the conclusion of the event, attendees are expected to have cultivated the skills and platforms necessary to sustain their own leadership brands and contribute to the growth of the WoMena network.

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Khadija El Morabit: President of the International Network of Liberal Women

Khadija El Morabit, elected world president of the International Network of Liberal Women (INLW), during the extraordinary general assembly of this organization.

Before that, Khadija El Morabit, founder of the Moroccan chapter of the International Network of Liberal Women, participated in the RENEWPAC summit of liberal leaders from the Pacific, Africa and the Caribbean, organized in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, in the presence of the Senegalese president Macky Sall. This summit was held from December 3 to 5 in the Senegalese capital on the theme “Africa-Europe, how to promote sustainable development”.

Khadija El Morabit also attracted attention during her distinguished participation in the work of the General Assembly of the African Liberal Network to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the network on December 6, 2023, where she held numerous meetings with eminent African personalities on issues of development, democracy and human rights in the countries of the African continent.

Khadija El Morabit was a prominent member of the Popular Movement Party, where she led the Women’s Wing Organization before submitting her resignation in 2015.

Congratulations to Khadijah El Morabit

Elad International extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Khadijah El Morabit on her distinguished election as the President of the International Network of Liberal Women.
We are confident that the INLW will take a new fruitful chapter, under her leadership.

Following an extensive experience in the private sector in London – UK, Khadija El Morabit became a Co-Founder, Entrepreneur in Real Estate Development and Hotel Management in Morocco for nearly 2 decades now. She is also International Consultant / Trainer on Gender Inclusion, Civic Engagement, Women / Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Political Participation & Leadership, Political Parties strengthening. Khadija is a civil society activist at national & international level. She is now the President of the International Network of Liberal Women (INLW) (after 2 mandates each as Deputy President and as Vice President in charge of MENA Region), the Founder of INLW Morocco Chapter, & member of the Liberal International Fair Trade Committee. Her other main areas of work are: International Politics & Diplomacy, Women’s Participation & Training in Politics, Election Observation, Advocacy for Women’s Rights, Gender Equality & minorities inclusion, Peace & Security, Democracy & Governance, Elimination of Discrimination & Violence against Women and Girls, Economic Empowerment (incubators / start-ups) & Capacity Building, Projects Management. She facilitates & speaks in conferences, workshops, worldwide.

Khadija is a Former President of Mouvement Populaire Political Party Women’s Wing in Morocco (Femmes Harakies Organization), Former member of the Party Political Bureau, its National Council & both its International Relations and Gender equality / Parity Committees. She was a candidate at the 2011 Parliament Elections Women National Quota. Khadija is a Former National Board member & Regional President of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Morocco (AFEM), Founder of AFEM Chapter (El Jadida Bureau), Founder of AFEM El Jadida’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Incubator inaugurated by His Majesty the King Mohamed VI in 2012. She is a former member of Human Rights Committee of Liberal International, Federation of liberal political parties in the world. She was a member of an International Observation Mission of Liberals and Democrats for the Presidential Elections 2020 in Ivory Coast.

Holder of an Executive MBA from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris & Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics in Casa, a Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance from West London University (formerly called TVU).

In March 2013, she was nominated by “Forbes Middle East” Magazine as one of “the most influential Arab businesswomen in family businesses” in MENA Region according to the importance of women & their power and influence in family businesses (33rd place).

Read the article on ‘L’Afrique Adulte’ (in French):
Voici le Top 10 des Femmes Marocaines qui ont marqué 2023 – L’Afrique Adulte

Khadija Oum Bachair EL MORABIT, Deputy President of the International Network of Liberal Women (INLW) and the founder of INLW Morocco Chapter, has attended the RENEWPAC – Pacific, Africa and Caribbean Summit in Dakar, Senegal 3rd – 5th December 2023, with the presence of H.E. Macky Sall the President of the Republic of Senegal, under the theme of “how to foster the sustainable development between Europe and Africa”.

Meantime in Dakar, Khadija has also attended the African Liberal Network (ALN) General Assembly celebrating the Network’s 20th Anniversary 6th of December 2023, where Mr Jawad Chafil from the Constitutional Union Political Party in Morocco was elected Vice President of the African Liberal Network for North Africa, and Stenah Shampile for Southern Africa.

These events were very rich platforms for our INLW Deputy President to exchange and network with the European and the African Liberal Family and also discuss new partnerships with the Sahel region political parties such as the “Rassemblement pour la Mauritanie” from Mauritania and “Sudan of the Future” from the Republic of Sudan, in terms of women’s political leadership, women’s and youth capacity building, exchange of experiences and last but not least the possibility of founding new INLW chapters in these countries in the future.