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Yasmina Benslimane (Arabic: ياسمينا بن سليمان) is a Moroccan feminist activist and the founder of Politics4Her.[1] She is known for her work in advocating for gender equality, women's rights, and increased political participation and representation for young women and girls, in particular.
Yasmina Benslimane | |
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ياسمينا بن سليمان | |
Born | |
Alma mater | University for Peace |
Occupation | Activist |
Website | yasminabenslimane |
In 2023, Benslimane appeared on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Puerto Rico.[2] Her work gained international attention, leading to her inclusion in the 100 Women (BBC) in the category of politics and advocacy.[3][4]
Career and activism
editIn 2017, Benslimane founded Politics4Her which focuses on key societal challenges, including climate justice, forced migration, gender-based violence, and peace-building.[5] Her work, recognized internationally, has brought attention to these issues on platforms such as HuffPost and Al Jazeera.[6][7]
Benslimane has spoken at several institutions, including the United Nations, where she addressed the United Nations Trusteeship Council at the International Dialogue on Migration in March 2023.[8]
Awards and recognition
edit- She was honored in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Local list for Puerto Rico, 2023.[9]
- She was featured in the 100 Women (BBC) in the category of politics and advocacy, 2023.[10][11]
- Benslimane was appointed as an African Youth Charter Hustler by the African Union African Union and as a Young Leader by Women Deliver, 2020.[12]
- UN Women recognized her as a peace-builder in the Arab States, acknowledging her efforts in fostering peace and gender equality, 2020.[13]
- She received the Emerging Leader Award from Saint Louis University in Madrid, 2022.[14]
Selected publications
edit- As SWANA feminists we are united for the liberation of Palestine, The New Arab[15]
- Prioritizing Education and Gender Equality For Morocco's Earthquake Affected Women and Girls, United Nations Girls' Education Initiative[16]
- We must invest in women and girls on the move to unlock their potential, UNICEF[17]
References
edit- ^ "From where I stand: "Through this digital world, we make real change and promote peace"". UN Women – Headquarters. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Team, Forbes Under 30. "30 Under 30 Local 2023: Puerto Rico". Forbes. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "BBC 100 Women 2023: Who is on the list this year? - BBC News". News. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Agbetiloye, Adekunle (24 November 2023). "Meet the 13 African women named among BBC 100 women in 2023". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Who we are". Politics4Her. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "HuffPost Italia "Pour Meriem". In Marocco si lotta per una legge sull'aborto, riparte la protesta pro-choice".
- ^ "Al Jazeera, Moroccan girls at risk of sexual assault, forced marriage after earthquake".
- ^ "(Closing remarks) International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) 2023 - Leveraging Human Mobility in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals". 31 March 2023.
- ^ Team, Forbes Under 30. "30 Under 30 Local 2023: Puerto Rico". Forbes. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
{{cite news}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "BBC 100 Women 2023: Who is on the list this year? - BBC News". News. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Agbetiloye, Adekunle (24 November 2023). "Meet the 13 African women named among BBC 100 women in 2023". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Women Deliver Young Leader Profile".
- ^ "UN Women Arab States, Young Women in Peacebuilding programme in the Arab States Region".
- ^ "Saint Louis University Madrid, Emerging Leader Award Honoree".
- ^ Benslimane, Yasmina (2 November 2023). "SWANA feminists united for the liberation of Palestine". newarab.com. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Prioritizing Education and Gender Equality for Morocco's Earthquake-Affected Women and Girls". UNGEI. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "We must invest in women and girls on the move to unlock their potential". Voices of Youth. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2024.