Amina Bouayach

Amina Bouayach, born on December tenth, nineteen fifty-seven, is a prominent Moroccan human rights activist and politician. Since December two thousand eighteen, she has held the esteemed position of president of the Moroccan National Human Rights Council, where she has made significant contributions to the discourse on human rights in Morocco.

In two thousand six, Bouayach made history by becoming the first woman to be elected as president of a major non-governmental organization in Morocco. As the leader of the Moroccan Organization for Human Rights (OMDH), she championed critical issues such as torture, the rights of refugees and migrants, women's rights, human trafficking, individual rights, and the abolition of the death penalty.

Her activism extended beyond Morocco during the Arab Spring, as she undertook official missions to Tunisia and Libya, advocating for human rights in the region. Bouayach's influence on the international stage grew when she was elected vice-president and later secretary general of the International Federation for Human Rights in two thousand ten and two thousand thirteen, respectively.

In two thousand sixteen, she further represented her country as the Moroccan Ambassador to Sweden and Latvia, showcasing her commitment to human rights on a global scale. Bouayach's unwavering dedication to her cause continues to inspire many in the fight for justice and equality.