Yasmina Benslimane (Arabic: ياسمينا بن سليمان) is a Moroccan feminist activist, consultant, and women's empowerment coach. She is best known as the founder of Politics4Her, a platform that promotes gender equality, political participation, and representation for young women and girls, particularly in the Global South.
Early life and education
Benslimane was born in Rabat, Morocco. She pursued higher education at the University for Peace, where she studied subjects related to international law, forced migration, and climate‑induced displacement.
Career and activism
In 2017 Benslimane launched Politics4Her, an initiative that addresses intersecting challenges such as climate justice, forced migration, gender‑based violence, and peace‑building. Through this platform she provides coaching, mentorship, and movement‑building support to women worldwide, aiming to increase their influence in political and social spheres.
Benslimane has spoken at a range of international venues, including the United Nations Trusteeship Council during the International Dialogue on Migration in March 2023. Her advocacy work has been featured in media outlets such as HuffPost and Al Jazeera, and she has contributed to publications for UN Women, UNICEF, and The New Arab.
Awards and recognition
- Listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Local list for Puerto Rico (2023).
- Included in the BBC 100 Women 2023 list in the category of politics and advocacy.
- Appointed as an African Youth Charter Hustler by the African Union and a Young Leader by Women Deliver (2020).
- Recognized by UN Women as a peace‑builder in the Arab States (2020).
- Recipient of the Emerging Leader Award from Saint Louis University in Madrid (2022).
Selected publications
- “As SWANA feminists we are united for the liberation of Palestine” (The New Arab).
- “Prioritizing Education and Gender Equality for Morocco's Earthquake‑Affected Women and Girls” (UN Girls' Education Initiative).
- “We must invest in women and girls on the move to unlock their potential” (UNICEF).
External links
- Official website: https://yasminabenslimane.org
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