Agadir: A three-week training session has commenced in Agadir, bringing together 23 female military personnel from 14 countries, including several African nations, as well as France, Germany, Switzerland, and Canada. This initiative is part of a triangular partnership between Morocco, France, and the United Nations.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Major General Mohammed Benlouali, Chief of Staff of the Southern Zone, emphasized at the opening ceremony that the training aims to empower female military personnel. The goal is to prepare them for leadership roles within UN peacekeeping operations, further strengthening the triangular cooperation to enhance female leadership in support of international peace and security.
This program highlights the Royal Armed Forces’ commitment to promoting gender equality by integrating female military personnel at all levels. This initiative aligns with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the FAR.
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N Women’s representative in Morocco, Myriem Ouchen Noussairi, praised the Royal Armed Forces for hosting the training, which she described as a strategic initiative. She acknowledged their steadfast commitment to peace and security both in Africa and globally.
The session is held within a framework of multilateral cooperation, showcasing a strong partnership that aims to increase women’s participation in peacekeeping operations. This effort supports the rise of a new generation of women leaders in uniform, according to Noussairi.
Noussairi also noted that 2025 is a pivotal year for the UN “Women, Peace, and Security” agenda, particularly regarding women’s rights, gender equality, and peacebuilding. This agenda aligns with UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which stresses the importance of women’s participation and gender perspectives in peace negotiations, peacekeeping missions, and post-conflict peacebuilding.
Female military participants from various countries, speaking to MAP, highlighted the training
‘s significance in Agadir for enhancing their skills and leadership capacities to contribute to sustainable and inclusive peace.
The training program, developed by UN Women, the UN Department of Peace Operations, and the Royal Armed Forces, features several modules with the involvement of international experts.