Professor Mostapha Bousmina, President of Euromed University of Fes, and Professor Abdelhak Azzouzi, President of the United Nations Chair for the Alliance of Civilizations, took part on Monday, November 24, 2025, in the solemn graduation ceremony honoring Euromed University of Fez graduates as well as the first cohort of the Master’s program in Conflict Resolution and Alliance of Civilizations affiliated with the United Nations Chair for the Alliance of Civilizations (UNCAC). This exceptional event brought together several hundred attendees in an atmosphere filled with emotion and gratitude. Graduates and their families, faculty members, and leading figures from the academic, institutional, and diplomatic spheres were present, honoring this historic celebration with their attendance.

The awarding of diplomas to this first cohort marks a decisive milestone, crowning a university and professional journey of excellence. Recognized by UNCAC, this Master’s program represents a major step forward in training highly qualified professionals in the analysis, prevention, and conflict resolution. It is a significant academic experience that enables graduates to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired throughout their studies, with the ambition of advancing the human values of peace, dialogue, and international cooperation.

Among the prominent personalities who attended the ceremony were also distinguished members of the Board of Directors, representatives from the academic, political, and socio-economic sectors, accredited ambassadors, as well as other national and international figures who expressed their support for this educational mission and their commitment to academic excellence. Their presence underscored the strategic importance of this moment and the crucial role this program plays in promoting intercultural dialogue, conflict management, and international cooperation.

This solemn celebration—marked by joy and pride for families who shared an unforgettable moment alongside their children—also highlighted the essential role of UNCAC in shaping an academic and professional elite capable of providing innovative responses to the governance, security, and development challenges of our time. The graduates were trained by a high-level cohort of professors in a stimulating, multicultural academic environment that fosters excellence and openness to the world.

In many respects, the organization of this ceremony represents a remarkable achievement, fully aligned with a peaceful vision recognized and praised internationally, as well as with the United Nations’ strategic objectives of promoting intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, and living together. Professor Abdelhak Azzouzi expressed his immense pride in the graduates, who demonstrated unwavering determination, exemplary commitment, and academic excellence throughout their journey.