Passing of Honorable Mehrezia Labidi-Maiza, Co-President, Religions for Peace

It is with profound sadness that we inform you that our beloved leader The Honorable Mehrézia Labidi-Maiza (“Zia”) passed away on 21 January 2021 in her home in Paris.  She devoted to the mission of Religions for Peace through her active leadership in its World Council and the Chair of Global Women of Faith Network.

In November 2011, Honorable Labidi-Maiza became the first Vice-President of the Tunisian Constituent Assembly and played a key role in the development of the country’s constitution. She was described as the “senior-most elected woman in the Middle East.”

In her testimonial, Honorable Labidi-Maiza said: “My role as the global coordinator of the Religions for Peace International Women of Faiths Network prepared and equipped me to be a mediator, reconciler and facilitator in the multi-party dialogue and negotiation process of developing the country’s constitution. I am so honored to be part of the Religions for Peace’s rich history and profound mission.”

As a woman of faith, a politician, and a champion of multi-religious collaboration for peace, the life of “Zia” will continue to light our shared path to peace and a global movement of “Religions for Peace” that she loved and led.

May her soul rest in the eternal peace.