Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, highlighted the deepening alignment between Morocco and Liberia on the United Nations “Women, Peace and Security” Agenda during a high-level meeting in New York. Held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and chaired by Liberian President Joseph Boakai, the session focused on shared commitments to integrating women’s leadership into global peace and security frameworks.
Bourita praised Liberia’s advancements, specifically recognizing the “Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace” movement mobilized in 2003. He noted that Liberia’s history demonstrates that women’s roles in peacekeeping are defined by their capacity to prevent conflicts and mediate resolutions, rather than by their vulnerability to violence.
Guided by the vision of King Mohammed VI, Morocco considers this conviction fundamental to its diplomatic strategy. The Kingdom advocates for women’s participation across the entire peace continuum. As an active contributor to international peacekeeping, Morocco is currently focused on increasing the representation of Moroccan women among UN peacekeepers and strengthening their structural roles in conflict prevention and mediation.
Hosting the 2027 Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy
During the meeting, Bourita announced that Morocco will host the 6th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in 2027. This will mark the first time the conference takes place in Africa or the Arab world, positioning the continent as a crucial contributor to the broader global discourse on Feminist Foreign Policy and inclusive diplomacy.
Looking ahead, Morocco intends to make the “Women, Peace and Security” Agenda a central priority of its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 term. Bourita emphasized the need for collective action to address modern threats, specifically highlighting the intersection of women, peace, and cybersecurity. He proposed a distinct joint effort between Morocco and Liberia to consolidate the gains made over the last 25 years of the Agenda while preparing for the systemic security requirements of the next quarter-century.
Initiated as a formal annual gathering in 2022, the Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy brings together governments, multilateral organizations, and civil society to integrate gender equality, human rights, and women’s leadership directly into global diplomacy and international cooperation. Building on the momentum of Sweden adopting the world’s first formal Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) in 2014, the conferences serve as a critical platform for defending democratic values and structural equality on the global stage. The summits have been hosted by Germany (2022), the Netherlands (2023), Mexico (2024), France (2025), and most recently, Spain (2026).
Key Takeaways from the Madrid Summit (June 2026)
Hosted by the Spanish government, the 5th Ministerial Conference focused heavily on shifting from political commitments to tangible implementation and accountability. The summit culminated in the “Madrid Joint Political Declaration,” endorsed by around 30 countries.
Bodily Autonomy as a Democratic Pillar: A central consensus emerged that sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are not secondary issues, but foundational, non-negotiable components of human rights and democratic health.
Combating Democratic Backsliding: Participants emphasized the urgent need for collective multilateral action against coordinated, cross-border anti-rights movements and the targeted shrinking of civic spaces.
