Morocco – Two Moroccan human rights activists have called for expanding the scope of transnational feminist solidarity, describing it as both a moral and political tool, as well as a means of sharing experiences among survivors from different conflict zones. According to them, the issue transcends geographic boundaries and represents a shared human memory that concerns everyone who believes in justice and dignity.

Zohra Koubii, an activist with the Forum of Rif Women and a member of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, described what the residents of Gaza endured during the war as “forced displacement and ethnic cleansing targeting civilians.” She noted that attacks on hospitals and women’s shelters were “part of a systematic policy aimed at undermining the continuity of the Palestinian people on both social and cultural levels.”

She believes that the war targeted women in particular because they carry the continuity of generations, and thus, targeting them amounts to an attempt to destroy the future of the entire society. She explained that what happened to the women of Gaza is not an isolated case but part of a recurring pattern in which women remain the most vulnerable in times of war.

Koubii pointed to Sudan as a vivid example, where millions of displaced people—mostly women and children—live under dire conditions, with many subjected to sexual exploitation and abuses that amount to crimes against humanity. She added that similar scenes have been witnessed in Iraq and Syria, where women paid the highest price through displacement, killings, and the loss of husbands and children.

Regarding Moroccan solidarity, Zohra Koubii welcomed both local and international women-led initiatives, considering solidarity an important step in highlighting the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. She cited the “Caravan of Resilience” initiative as one of the most symbolic efforts in which Moroccan women activists took part, mentioning Khadija Ryadi as an example of genuine and equal female participation alongside men in such movements.

She called for continued women’s activism in political and social arenas, noting that “feminist solidarity extends to the family and strengthens the broader base of support for just causes.” She urged the international civil society to “act to stop the machinery of repression and occupation policies.

Rights Are Indivisible

Human rights activist Naima Wahli, member of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights’ central office, linked what happened in Gaza to previous acts of international solidarity — particularly the “Freedom Flotilla,” which included women from various countries. “The image of the women who joined the flotilla remains etched in our collective memory,” she said, “as it embodied the essence of cross-border civil resistance.” The movement, she added, symbolizes the will of free peoples to confront wars waged by occupying forces with the backing of major powers.

Describing the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories as tragic and painful, Wahli stated that what Palestinians endured constitutes grave violations and acts of genocide — a blatant breach of international law and a defiance of the global conscience.

“Gazans have lived under killing, starvation, displacement, and homelessness, with women directly targeted through arrests, loss of husbands and children, or bombardment during displacement — acts that clearly amount to war crimes,” she explained.

Wahli stressed that women bear the heaviest toll in every crisis: “In every catastrophe, women suffer first; in every protest, they lead; and when wars erupt, they are again the first victims — facing exploitation, hunger, rape, and humiliation.”

“What’s happening in Sudan and other regions rings alarm bells,” she added, warning that the world’s focus on Palestine must not overshadow the suffering of other women enduring displacement, sexual violence, and deprivation of basic rights like health, education, and work.

She emphasized that feminist human rights struggles cannot be fragmented: “Rights are indivisible. We cannot separate or divide our struggle. As Moroccan women, we declare our full solidarity with women in conflict zones, with migrants, detainees, and those living in fragile conditions. We demand real international protection for them, and guarantee of their right to life, dignity, and decent living.”

Both activists agree that this fight is not solely Palestinian — it’s a universal struggle against armed violence and impunity. Women, they affirm, form the first line of defense for civil peace, yet they pay the highest price when it collapses.

Despite Gaza’s fragile truce, questions of justice, reparation, and reconstruction remain unresolved — questions echoed by women’s voices across the region. The Moroccan activists affirm that feminist solidarity is not a momentary reaction but an ongoing process of confronting the roots of violence — whether in occupation, marginalization, or systemic oppression. When women’s voices intertwine from Morocco to Palestine, Sudan to Syria, they don’t merely mourn destruction — they envision a new horizon of peace built on justice, dignity, and women’s right to life.