Dr. Meryem Redouane, Head of IIFSO’s Women’s Department, attended the opening session of the 11th National Congress of the Organization of Renewal of Student Movements (OREMA), held on October 3–5, 2025, in Bouznika, Morocco.

She delivered a speech on behalf of IIFSO, in which she expressed her sincere appreciation and gratitude to the organization for its kind invitation. She emphasized the depth of the relationship between IIFSO and OREMA, and the fruitful cooperation that has marked their joint work across various stages and events.

Dr. Meryem underlined the importance of maintaining this strategic relationship between IIFSO and OREMA, particularly in light of the shared challenges currently facing the Islamic student movement worldwide.

During her address, Dr. Meryem commended OREMA’s efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause, noting that IIFSO, in its recent statement, had called upon all its partner organizations and members to increase their engagement with the issue of Palestine, especially in response to the escalating crisis in the region.

She expressed her hope that the new leadership of OREMA would continue on this distinguished path of cooperation, preserving the same level of coordination and mutual engagement with IIFSO.

Dr. Meryem reiterated her appreciation for OREMA’s consistent advocacy for Palestine, recalling IIFSO’s latest official statement urging partner organizations to amplify their voices and positions in light of the grave violations taking place against the steadfast Palestinian people.

In another part of her speech, she reflected on IIFSO’s historic role in accompanying youth movements through various phases of transformation. She emphasized that each stage of the struggle comes with its own priorities, which must shape the trajectory of collective work.

She also proudly highlighted the recent launch of IIFSO’s Women’s Department, noting that starting this initiative in a country like Morocco—renowned for its intellectual distinction in addressing women’s roles within the Islamic movement—is highly promising.

She praised the opportunities provided for women to actively participate in organizational work alongside men, contributing intellectually and defending the core value system.

In conclusion, Dr. Meryem extended her heartfelt greetings to OREMA and called for greater collaboration, synergy, and effectiveness among all components of the student movement in the Muslim world, with the aim of nurturing a generation of conscious, committed, and impactful student leaders in service of their Ummah.