In recent years, the call to decolonize feminism has become a vital intellectual and political project. It challenges the assumption that mainstream, often Western-centric, feminist frameworks are universal. Instead, it centers the diverse experiences, struggles, and knowledge systems of women and gender minorities from the Global South, Indigenous communities, and racialized groups. This process critiques how colonial histories, imperial power, and racism have shaped dominant notions of liberation, gender, and equality. Decolonizing feminism is not just about adding more voices; it’s about fundamentally rethinking the foundations of feminist thought and practice to build a more inclusive, pluralistic, and truly global movement for justice.

 

We came across this compelling event series, which directly engages with these crucial ideas.

 

Thursday, April 2, 2026 – 6:00 PM to Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 8:00 PM 

 

The Fatéma Mernissi Chair at HEM Research Center, in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Rabat and the National Foundation of Museums, in collaboration with the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat, is organizing a lecture series titled “Decolonizing Feminism” from April 2 to June 11, 2026, at the Museum Auditorium.

Comprising six thematic sessions, this series will explore the connections between feminisms and geopolitics, decolonial approaches, intersectionality, artistic creation, and critiques of Islamophobia. Researchers, writers, artists, and intellectuals will share their perspectives to foster an open and pluralistic debate.

 

Registration is required for this event. Each session requires separate registration. For more information: karima.guenich@hem.ac.ma  

 

Program:

Thursday, April 2 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Introductions to the Lecture Series: Driss Ksikes, writer and Director of HEM Research Center, and Nadia Sabri, Director of the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

 

Feminisms and Geopolitics
Thematic Introduction: Nadia Guessous, Associate Professor of Feminist and Gender Studies at Colorado College.

“What Feminist Discourse on Gaza?” by Sophie Bessis, historian and essayist.
Speaker: Yasmine Chami, writer and anthropologist.
To register: https://bit.ly/4sqQ972

 

Thursday, April 30 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Decolonial Feminisms
“A Border Feminism, A Decentered Feminism” by Soumaya Mestiri.
“What Southern Psychoanalysis Owes to Southern Feminism” by Majid Safouane.
Speaker: Rajaa Rhouni.
Moderator: Asmae Lamrabet.

To register: https://bit.ly/47t0k2L

 

Thursday, May 7 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Feminisms and Intersectionality I
“Feminisms, Intersectionality, and the Social Sciences” by Fatima Aït Benlmadani.
“Seeing Differently: When Women Artists Decolonize Art” by Rim Laâbi.
Speaker: Zakaria Kadiri.
Moderator: Salima El Aïssaoui.
To register: https://bit.ly/4d9aKbo

 

Thursday, May 21 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Women Artists, Feminist Artists? Khadija Tnana and Latifa Tijani in dialogue with Fadma Aït Mous.
Speaker: Nadia Sabri.
Moderator: Leila Bouasria.
To register: https://bit.ly/4ubWxk4

 

Tuesday, June 2 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Feminisms and Intersectionality II
Featuring Rokhaya Diallo and Amina Belghiti.
Speaker: Souad Eddouada.
Moderator: Maria Daîf.
To register: https://bit.ly/4bbDcXN

 

Thursday, June 11 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Feminisms and Islamophobia: Cross-Perspectives
“Feminism and Empire in the Age of Anti-Muslim Racism” by Nadia Guessous.
“Hegemonic Femininity and Heretical Femininity: Two Avatars of the Culture War” by Hanane Karimi.
Speaker: Asma Lamrabet.
Moderator: Kenza Sefrioui.
To register: https://bit.ly/4bq7IhG

 

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