Round table: Women’s career paths: what factors shape women's professional trajectories?

As part of its commitment to intercultural dialogue and international cooperation, the Euromed University of Fes had the honor of hosting Her Excellency Mrs. Helena Nolan, the Ambassador of Ireland to Morocco, accompanied by an official delegation from the Embassy.

On this occasion, a round table entitled “Women’s Career Pathways: What Shapes Women’s Professional Lives” was organized, bringing together speakers from varied professional backgrounds: Melanie Lynch, Founder, CEO & Creative Director of HerStory and Our Story, Dr. Antonia Hart, historian of female entrepreneurship, Dr. Salome Mbugua, CEO of AkiDwA and Commissioner at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Pr. Chaimae Bouchala, English Professor at UEMF as well as Pr. Mounia Slighoua, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UEMF. Through their analyses and testimonies, the participants explored the multiple realities that shape women's professional trajectories today, including leadership, career progression, structural challenges and transformations in the world of work.

This meeting offered an open exchange space to the UEMF academic community, fostering collective reflection on the role of institutions, public policies and community initiatives in creating environments conducive to the flourishing of female talent. The discussions also emphasized the importance of passing on experiences and sharing perspectives to support new generations in building ambitious and inclusive professional trajectories.

Far beyond a simple conference, this event is part of the Euromed University of Fes’s mission to encourage the sharing of knowledge and to promote an academic culture open to the world.