World Women’s Peace Forum: Participants Highlight HM King Mohammed VI’s Major Role in Defending Palestinian Cause

Essaouira – Participants in the third edition of the World Forum of Women for Peace, which kicked off on Thursday in Essaouira, praised the major role played by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in defending the Palestinian cause.

In their speeches, participants also highlighted the Sovereign’s unwavering commitment and efforts to promote peace in the Middle East, as well as the initiatives undertaken by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency, the executive arm of the Al-Quds Committee, to improve living conditions for Palestinians in general and Al-Quds residents in particular.

In this regard, Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad highly commended His Majesty the King’s initiatives in support of the Palestinian people and their cause, describing Him as “a great leader.”

For her part, Israeli Rabbi and human rights and peace activist in Israel and the Palestinian territories Nava Hefetz expressed her deep appreciation for His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s efforts and commitment to peace in the region.

Meanwhile, President of the Local Council of the Municipality of Abu Gosh (Al-Quds), Kazem Ibrahim, praised the High Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in promoting the values of peace, tolerance, coexistence and dialogue.

Ibrahim also commended Essaouira’s cultural and educational initiatives in support of peace, particularly Bayt Dakira and the tolerance and coexistence clubs established in schools, stressing their role in instilling values of respect and mutual understanding among younger generations.

He also presented the experience of the municipality of Abu Gosh, where Muslims, Christians and Jews live together on the basis of mutual respect and solidarity.

Initiated by the Paris-based association Les Guerrières de la Paix (Women Warriors for Peace), which was nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the third edition of the World Forum of Women for Peace runs until November 14.

It brings together activists, particularly from conflict zones, political figures, diplomats, representatives of international organizations and civil society stakeholders, around a shared ambition to amplify the voices of women working for peace and strengthen their role in conflict prevention and crisis resolution processes.