Aicha Duihi is a researcher in human rights and economics. She is the President of the Sahara Observatory for Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, a member of the National Commission for the Coordination of Measures to Combat and Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings, and a founding member of the “WE” network for women’s rights defenders in North Africa and the Middle East. Aicha has dedicated most of her career to working on human rights issues and development in her region and has contributed to the creation of many civic initiatives, particularly in the defence of human rights at the local, national and regional levels.  Aicha has also established many projects for children, adolescents, young adults and civil society. In March 2019, she was awarded the European Award for International Women’s Leadership at the European Parliament, Belgium.

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