Aicha Duihi is a researcher specializing in human rights and economics, working at the intersection of governance, sustainable development, and social justice. She serves as President of the Geneva International Observatory for Peace, Democracy, and Human Rights (IOPDHR-GENEVA-NGO) and is a member of the Commission for the Coordination of Measures to Combat and Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings. She is also a co-founder of the regional “WE” network, which brings together women human rights defenders across North Africa and the Middle East.

She holds a postgraduate diploma (DESA) in Organizational Economics from Mohammed V University in Rabat, a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, and is a graduate of the IAE in Poitiers, France. She has also received specialized training on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

Active internationally, Aicha Duihi regularly contributes to regional and global initiatives promoting human rights, peace, and democratic governance. Her commitment has earned her several international recognitions, including being named among the 100 Most Influential African Women in 2023.

Participant in: February/March 2021 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes