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Rabat – Humanitarian Awards Global has recognized Lamia Bazir’s efforts in promoting youth and women’s empowerment by selecting her for the list of “Most Distinguished Change Makers: Women in Africa” for 2020-2021.
“Such an honor for me to be recognized by the Humanitarian Global Awards together with outstanding women prime ministers, presidents, social entrepreneurs, humanitarians, writers all driven by a common goal and passion for human empowerment,” Bazir posted on Instagram on April 6.
The list celebrates African women who excelled in sectors such as humanitarianism, entertainment, politics, business, science, and sports.
The distinguished list includes renowned women in leadership positions such as the former Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Director of WHO Regional Office for Africa Matshidiso Moeti, and President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan.
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Bazir obtained her bachelor’s in International Relations from Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane before completing her dual master’s degree in International Development at Science Po Paris and Columbia University.
In 2012, she founded a social venture aimed at empowering women in the Atlas Mountains by supporting women’s leadership as a catalyzer for the region’s sustainable development.
Two years later, Colombia’s School of International and Public Affairs applauded her efforts by awarding her the “Harvey Picker Prize for Public Service” prize.
From 2014 to 2017, the Moroccan activist served as an officer at the head of government’s office, where she worked on a poverty reduction cooperation program with American partners.
In 2018, she was appointed as Executive Director of the National Observatory for the Rights of the Child to advance children’s rights in Morocco.
A year later, the African youth awards selected her as one of the 100 most influential young leaders on the continent.
