This happy event, celebrated every year on August 26, gives Moroccans the opportunity to highlight the tireless efforts undertaken by Her Royal Highness to preserve the achievements of women and promote the well-being of children, especially those in difficult circumstances.
From an early age, HRH Princess Lalla Meryem has held numerous positions in the social sphere, including that of President of the Royal Armed Forces’ Social Works, a position to which Her Royal Highness was appointed in 1981 by the late His Majesty Hassan II, may God surround him with His infinite mercy.
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem also chairs the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans living abroad, the National Union of Moroccan Women (UNFM), the National Observatory for Children’s Rights (ONDE) and the Moroccan Association in Support of Unicef. She is also Honorary President of several associations working for the benefit of children.
Her Royal Highness’s exceptional career has always been highly acclaimed at international level, and has earned her the recognition of many heads of institutions working to promote children’s rights.
In July 2001, UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura presented HRH Princess Lalla Meryem with the title of Goodwill Ambassador for this UN organization, in recognition of her tireless action on behalf of children and respect for their rights worldwide.
During an official visit to Lebanon in the same year, HRH Princess Lalla Meryem was was decorated by Lebanese President Emile Lahoud with the Wissam of the Grand Cordon of National Merit and received the Gold Medal of the Hariri Foundation, a distinction that the institution awards to renowned personalities in different fields.
In addition, Her Royal Highness had received in May 2010 the “Women World Leaders” Prize, an international distinction awarded by the association “Women World Leaders” to HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in her capacity as President of the UNFM. The award, which honors the Kingdom of Morocco, was presented to HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in recognition of her remarkable actions, her keen sense of solidarity and her constant efforts to strengthen the status of women in Morocco, the Arab world and the African continent, so that they can become involved in consolidating development, harmony and access to progress.
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem has also been involved in various activities, chairing official events and representing HM the King at major national and international events.
On May 25, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem, as President of the National Observatory for the Rights of the Child (ONDE), chaired a ceremony commemorating the Observatory’s 30th anniversary.
On November 19, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem chaired a ceremony in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Parliament at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat.
On November 30 of the same year, HRH Princess Lalla Meryem chaired at the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat, the inauguration ceremony of the international charity bazaar of the diplomatic Circle, held under the High patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.
On October 28, HRH Princess Lalla Meryem attended, alongside HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, and HRH Princess Lalla Khadija, the official welcome ceremony presided over by HM King Mohammed VI for the President of the French Republic, H.E. Emmanuel Macron, and his spouse Ms. Brigitte Macron, who were on a state visit to the Kingdom at the invitation of the Sovereign.
That same day, HRH Princess Lalla Meryem took part in the signing ceremony of several agreements between the Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic, presided over by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid and HRH Princesse Lalla Khadija, as well as French President His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Ms. Brigitte Macron.
The following day, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem and Ms Brigitte Macron launched the campaign against bullying and cyberbullying at the Abi Dar Al Ghifari secondary school in Rabat.
In the evening, HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, and HRHs Princesses Lalla Khadija, Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmaa, and Lalla Hasnaa, hosted an official dinner in honor of the French President and his spouse.
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem’s diverse and varied actions and activities demonstrate a deep and unrivalled determination and commitment, which never ceases to inspire and make an entire people proud.
Editorial team/le7tv