KARAMAH: The Fès Summit on Universal Dignity
The Dialogue of Civilizations at the Heart of Human Dignity: Unlocking the Mobilizing Power of Human Dignity
(Fes, Morocco; June 12-14th, 2026)
Forum Speakers
Speakers for the forum will include among others the following dignitaries:
 Abdelouahad El AnsariPresident of the Fès-Meknès Regional Council |
 M. Abderrahim HafidiPolitical scientist · Producer of the television program "Cultures d'Islam" on France 2 since 2003 |
 M. Ahmed ToufiqMinister of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco (in office since 2002) |
 Mme Ameenah Gurib-FakimChair, Global Center on Adaptation · President of the Republic of Mauritius (2015–2018) · President, World Agriculture Forum |
 M. Amr MoussaSecretary-General of the League of Arab States (2001–2011) · Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt (1991–2001) |
 Mme Charafat El Yedri AfilalMinister Delegate in charge of Water (2013–2017) · Secretary of State for Water (2017–2018), Kingdom of Morocco |
 Cheikh Muhammad ValsanIntellectual and Sufi spiritual master · Disciple of René Guénon · A major figure of Islamic metaphysics in Europe |
 M. Eli Bar-OnPresident, International Organisation MENA2050 |
 M. Emil KirjasVice-President of Liberal International · Former Secretary General of Liberal International (2007–2017) · Former State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia (2004-2007) |
 M. Erkki TuomiojaMinister for Foreign Affairs of Finland (2000–2007; 2011–2015) · Long-serving Member of Parliament (1991–2023) · Committed to multilateralism, peace and human rights |
 M. Faouzi SkaliHolder of the Chair of Geopolitics of Cultures, Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco |
 M. Fouad SerrhiniDirector-General of ADER-Fès, the Agency for the Development and Rehabilitation of the Medina of Fez |
 Mme Gema María Candel RodríguezRestorer at the Museum Valencià d’Etnologia (L’ETNO) |
 Mme Gemma María Contreras ZamoranoDirector of the Valencian Institute for Conservation, Restoration and Research (IVCR+I) |
 Mme Hedva SerUNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural Diplomacy · Sculptor |
 Mme Houria Tazi SadeqPresident of the Moroccan Coalition for Water (COALMA) · Governor at the World Water Council |
 M. Imad BarrakadChief Executive Officer of the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT) since 2011 |
 M. Ismail ChekkoriDirector of Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |
 M. Ismail SerageldinCo-Chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center · Founding Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (2001–2017) |
 M. Juli MinovesRector of the University of Andorra · Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra (2001–2007) |
 Mme Katalin BogyayPresident of UNESCO National Commission and UN Association of Hungary ; President of UNESCO 36th General Conference; former UN&UNESCO Permanent Representative of Hungary |
 M. Loic FauchonPresident of the World Water Council |
 M. Mark DonfriedFounder & Director, ICD Berlin |
 Mme Meryl FrankFormer United States Ambassador to the UN Commission on the Status of Women · President and CEO of Makeda Global |
 Mme Micheline R. IshayProfessor of political science · Human rights expert · Specializing in international relations and political ideologies · Recognized author · member of MENA2050 |
 Mme. Mila PopovichMontenegro & USA, Founder, EVOLving Leadership; Founding Director General for Interculturalism, Government of Montenegro (2022–2026); Fellow and Trustee, World Academy of Art and Science |
 Mmusi MaimaneMember of Parliament, National Assembly, South Africa · Leader of the Build One South Africa movement |
 M. Mohamed Mehdi BensaidMinister of Youth, Culture and Communication · Kingdom of Morocco |
 Pr. Mostapha BousminaPresident, Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez (UEMF) |
 M. Nacer ArjiStrategist in influence and international affairs · Former ministerial advisor |
 M. Nasser BouritaMinister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates · Kingdom of Morocco |
 S.E. Mme Nouzha SkalliMinister of Social Development, Family and Solidarity of Morocco (2007–2012) · Leading advocate for women's rights |
 Mme Rodi Kratsa-TsagaropoulouI st Vice-President of the European Parliament (2007-2009) · Former Governor of the Ionian Islands · Member of the Congress at the Council of Europe |
 Mme Nihal SaadDirector at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) |
 Mme Salwa DallalahFormer Director of conference management at the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Climate Change Secretariat · member of MENA2050 |
 Mme Silvana Koch-MehrinPresident of Women Political Leaders (WPL) · Former Vice-President of the European Parliament (2009–2011) |
 M. Vinicio Montalvo BuitrónExpert in international relations and multilateral diplomacy · Engaged in global governance and international cooperation issues |
