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Racha Zahira Ammati

Racha Zahira Ammati is an international decolonial scholar-activist with a Doctorate in Political Science, Public Administration, and International Relations. Her expertise allows her to address research gaps and provide fresh, intersectional perspectives on women’s rights issues globally. With extensive experience in international relations, power dynamics, and gender development, she is committed to leveraging her knowledge and passion to bridge women's struggles worldwide and foster intercultural connections, aiming to create positive impacts for the most marginalized and vulnerable.

Meet the Amazighs: Morocco’s indigenous women and their pivotal role in leading climate resilience initiatives

Racha Zahira Ammati August 9, 2024

Moroccan woman extracting Argan oil. Photo taken by Michael Starkie

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, observed each year on August 9, seeks to raise awareness and protect the rights of indigenous communities around the globe. To honour this, I have invited a few guest authors to write a series of blog posts that celebrate indigenous knowledge and highlight the intersection of natural hazards and climate issues, and resilience, across v ...[Read More]