October 11th, 2008 by Tariq

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, in partnership with Vital Voices Global Partnership and The Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, commemorated Morocco’s “National Women’s Day” on October 10th, 2008, by holding a panel discussion on “The Political Empowerment of Moroccan Women.” Panelists included Ms. Aicha Afifi, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco; Ms. Mahnaz Afkhami, President and CEO of Women’s Learning Partnership; Dr. Laith Kubba, Senior Director for Middle East/North Africa, National Endowment for Democracy; and Dr. Loubna Skalli-Hanna, Assistant Professor at American University’s School of International Service.

Speakers emphasized the role of civic participation, grassroots activism, and technology; and suggested ways to use the Moroccan example as a model of change for other activists in the Middle East/Muslim world who seek similar reform.

For POMED’s notes on this event, click here.

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