Boost for women's rights in MENA with establishment of INLW Morocco

Boost for women’s rights in MENA with establishment of INLW Morocco

13/10/2017

Last month the fight for gender equality took a big step forward as the International Network of Liberal Women (INLW) established a new chapter of its global network in Morocco.

Founded on September 16 2017 in Rabat, Morocco, the new chapter aims to defend and protect women rights in Morocco and to strengthen the ranks of civil society. Continuing to realise its international strategy to expand the network with the creation of INLW chapters around the world, INLW Morocco is firmly committed to promoting women’s rights through the lens of liberalism.

Commenting on the newly established chapter, INLW president, Margaret de Vos van Steenwijk, said: “As INLW President I am extremely pleased that our long established wish to create INLW chapters around the world is accelerating, with the first-ever Moroccan INLW chapter.”

INLW vice-president and INLW Morocco founder, Khadija el Morabit, added: “One of my duties as the vice-president of INLW in charge of the MENA Region is the expansion of the network and the creation of various INLW chapters in the region.”

Fouzia Elbayed, the first president of INLW Morocco, said: “Based on a firm belief in freedom, social justice and equal citizenship, the Moroccan Chapter of the INLW aims to defend and protect women rights in Morocco and to strengthen the ranks of civil society.”

Speaking of the new chapter’s strategic vision, Loubna Amhair, secretary-general of INLW Morocco, added: “The Moroccan network of Liberal Women aims to empower women and girls, to protect their rights, and to increase their full participation and influence in different leadership positions.”

LI Concludes NextGen Liberals Mentorship Programme in Istanbul with D66 Internationaal, IFLRY and INLW

05/10/2026

The NextGen Liberals Mentorship Programme concluded in Istanbul on 2–4 October 2026, bringing together 15 young liberal women leaders from Eastern Europe and Western Balkans for an intensive programme of workshops, mentoring and practical policy development. Organised by Liberal International in cooperation with D66 Internationaal, IFLRY and INLW, the programme combined interactive learning with personalised guidance, giving participants the opportunity to strengthen both their political skills and leadership.

NextGen Liberals Mentorship Programme

Liberal International mourns the passing of Sidya Touré, former Prime Minister of Guinea and leader of UFR

28/09/2026

Liberal International mourns the passing of Sidya Touré, former Prime Minister of Guinea and leader of the Union of Republican Forces (UFR), LI's member party. A distinguished statesman, accomplished technocrat and committed liberal, Sidya Touré dedicated his life to public service, democratic values and strengthening ties between Guinea, Africa and Europe. His political career spanned Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, where he served in senior government positions, including as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara under President Félix Houphouët-Boigny, before becoming Prime Minister of Guinea.

H.E. Sidya Touré

LI bureau welcomes New York agreement on Greenland

22/09/2026

The bureau of Liberal International welcomes the agreement published in New York on Greenland today between the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland and the US. The new agreement is a modernation of the security agreement between Denmark and the US from 1951. The opening statement confirms the Sovereignty and integrity of The Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland.

Greenland