This happy event, celebrated every year on August 26, gives Moroccans the opportunity to celebrate the exceptional actions taken by Her Royal Highness to preserve women's rights and promote the well-being of children, especially those in difficult circumstances.
From an early age, HRH Princess Lalla Meryem has held numerous positions in the social sphere, including that of President of the Royal Armed Forces' Social Works, a position to which Her Royal Highness was appointed in 1981 by the late His Majesty Hassan II.
Her Royal Highness's commitment to the FAR's social affairs, and to defending the rights of women and children, led HM the King, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the FAR, at the swearing-in ceremony for the officers of the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, who graduated from the major military and paramilitary schools and institutes, as well as officers from the ranks, on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the Sovereign's accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors, to name the four classes graduating between 2020 and 2023 "Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem".
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem also chairs the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans living abroad, the National Union of Moroccan Women (UNFM), the National Observatory for Children's Rights (ONDE) and the Moroccan Association in Support of Unicef. She is also Honorary President of several associations working for the benefit of children.
Her Royal Highness's exceptional career has always been highly acclaimed at international level, and has earned her the recognition of many heads of institutions working to promote children's rights.
In July 2001, UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura presented HRH Princess Lalla Meryem with the title of Goodwill Ambassador for this UN organization, in recognition of her tireless action on behalf of children and respect for their rights worldwide.
During an official visit to Lebanon in the same year, HRH Princess Lalla Meryem was was decorated by Lebanese President Emile Lahoud with the Wissam of the Grand Cordon of National Merit and received the Gold Medal of the Hariri Foundation, a distinction that the institution awards to renowned personalities in different fields.
In addition, Her Royal Highness had received in May 2010 the "Women World Leaders" Prize, an international distinction awarded by the association "Women World Leaders" to HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in her capacity as President of the UNFM. The award, which honors the Kingdom of Morocco, was presented to HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in recognition of her remarkable actions, her keen sense of solidarity and her constant efforts to strengthen the status of women in Morocco, the Arab world and the African continent, so that they can become involved in consolidating development, harmony and access to progress.
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem has also been involved in various activities, chairing official events and representing HM the King at major national and international events.
Her Royal Highness Chaired, on April 26 at the FAR General Staff headquarters, in execution of the High Instructions of His Majesty the King, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, the Board of the FAR Social Works.
On February 24, TRH Prince Moulay Rachid and Princess Lalla Meryem chaired, at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, the prize-giving ceremony for the winners of the 48th Hassan II Trophy and the 27th Lalla Meryem Golf Cup, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
On the Very High Instruction of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, TRH Princess Lalla Meryem, Princess Lalla Asmae and Princess Lalla Hasnaa, were received for lunch on February 19 at the Elysée Palace, at the invitation of Mrs. Brigitte Macron.
On November 25, 2023, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meriem chaired, at the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat, the inauguration ceremony of the diplomatic Circle charity Bazaar, placed under the High patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem's diverse and varied actions and activities demonstrate a deep and unrivalled determination and commitment, which never ceases to inspire and make an entire people proud.