04/04/2026
Today, we proudly celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the International Center for Diplomacy, founded in April 2, 2011.
For 15 years, the Center has been dedicated to advancing dialogue, leadership, and international cooperation.
In recognition of International Women’s Month, we are honored to spotlight 15 exceptional women leaders whose work continues to shape diplomacy, governance, human rights, and social impact.
Among the distinguished honorees:
• Hon. Naima Benyahya – Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family
• Chems Doha Alaoui Ismaili – Secretary General of the General Federation of Arab Women; Vice President of the International Center for Diplomacy
• Kawtar Manssouri – Director of Childhood and Women’s Affairs, Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication
• Asmae Bourreddaya – Resident Representative of AUDA-NEPAD to the Kingdom of Morocco
• Hon. Karishma Pelham-Raad – Former Assistant Minister for International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Liberia
• Ndaté Dieng – Lawyer at the Geneva Bar; Vice President of the African Conference for Peace in Geneva
• Duihi Aicha – President of the International Observatory for Peace, Democracy and Human Rights in Geneva
• Hajer Habchi – Executive Director of the Arab Institute for Human Rights
• Gift Chidima Nnamoko Orairu – Youth mentor and Publishing Director of The New Africa Magazine (Nigeria)
• Dr. Jumai Ahmadu – President, Helpline Social Support Initiative Abuja; Co-Convener of the Africa Women Conference
• Khadjouna Lakhlifa – Communication Specialist and Territorial Intelligence Specialist, Dakhla Oued-Eddahab Region
• Maître Souad Batal – Lawyer; Councilor in charge of Legal Affairs, International Center for Diplomacy
• Gajmoula Bousif – President of the Sahara Observatory for Economic and Social Development
• Naima Acherkouk – Artist painter and social actor
• Houda Benmbark – International migration and human rights expert
Their leadership, dedication, and impact stand as a powerful testament to the role of women in shaping a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world.
We celebrate their achievements today—and reaffirm our commitment to empowering women in diplomacy for years to come.
Gift Chidima Nnamoko Orairu Aicha Duihi Aicha Duihi Naima Acherkouk Hajer Chehbi Habchi Asmae Boureddaya Houda Benmbarek Maître Souad Batal Jumai Ahmadu Gajmoula Boussif Hon Karishma Pelham-Raad
Kawtar Manssouri Khadjouna Lakhlifa
Chems Doha Alaoui Ismaili
وزارة التضامن والإدماج الاجتماعي والأسرة The New Africa Magazine. Ministère de la Jeunesse de la Culture et de la Communication
