The Chair of the Kingdom of Morocco has a clear mission: to shed light on the diverse facets of Moroccan culture, emphasizing its contemporary and future dimensions. This initiative serves as a bridge connecting two distinct regions and cultures, fostering valuable insights and mutual learning.
Paz Millet, a professor at the Institute of International Studies at the University of Chile, expressed the profound significance of this partnership. She highlighted that this achievement is the culmination of seven years of collaborative efforts with the Moroccan Embassy in Santiago. During this time, they embarked on a journey to explore Morocco, delving into its culture, politics, and vast potential.
Millet emphasized the vast opportunities for collaboration, particularly in the realms of culture and academia. She outlined the ambitious goal of creating dialogue networks, expanding the horizons of knowledge, and providing fresh educational opportunities for Chilean students.
This partnership traces its roots back to last August when a formal cooperation agreement was signed in Santiago. The agreement, inked between the Mohammed VI Cultural Center for Dialogue of Civilizations in Coquimbo, Chile, and the Institute of International Studies at the University of Chile, marks a significant milestone in enhancing academic, cultural, and scientific cooperation between Morocco and Chile.
The inaugural event of the Chair of the Kingdom of Morocco at the University of Chile featured a lecture delivered by Morocco's Ambassador to Chile Kenza El Ghali. Her lecture on the achievements of Moroccan women during the reign of HM King Mohammed VI resonated with the audience comprising academics, researchers, media professionals, and students.
Ambassador El Ghali highlighted the unwavering commitment of HM King Mohammed VI to bolstering the rule of law and focusing on women's empowerment through substantial reforms. These efforts have not only elevated the status of Moroccan women within society but also enabled them to actively contribute to the nation's development.
She commemorated the vital role Moroccan women played throughout the struggle for independence and their pivotal contributions to the construction of a modern, progressive Morocco that remains deeply rooted in its rich heritage.
El Ghali underscored the 2011 Moroccan Constitution, often regarded as one of the most progressive in the Arab world, for its emphasis on gender equality, equal opportunities, and the unequivocal rejection of all forms of discrimination against women. This constitutional framework has paved the way for Moroccan women to ascend to the highest echelons of power, both in executive roles and within legislative and judicial institutions.
In this context, she illuminated the remarkable progress made in women's rights in recent years and the numerous initiatives that have positioned Morocco as a regional and continental leader in the consolidation of democracy and the advancement of human rights, with particular focus on the empowerment of women.