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Morocco’s Call to Action: Tackling Gender-Based Violence for a Safer Future

In a concerning revelation, a 2023 study by Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (NCH) found that 33% of women in the country have experienced digital violence. This troubling figure highlights the broader spectrum of gender-based violence—physical, psychological, sexual, and economic—that......

Struggling for Identity: Children of British Soldiers in Kenya Face a Life of Uncertainty

In Nanyuki, Kenya, Margaret Wandia reflects on her past and the child she raised after a brief encounter with a British soldier who was training in her community. That relationship left her with a biracial son who, at 26, is part of a growing movement to seek justice for children like him, born to British......

 Winter’s Dire Impact on Displaced Palestinians in Gaza

The harsh winter conditions now arriving in Gaza have compounded the already devastating challenges faced by Palestinians displaced by Israeli airstrikes. Hundreds of thousands of families, many who have been displaced multiple times, are now battling severe weather in addition to the ongoing conflict.......

French-Algerian Author Boualem Sansal to Appear Before Algerian Prosecutor After Arrest

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, renowned for his critique of religious extremism and authoritarian regimes, is set to appear before a prosecutor in Algeria today. The circumstances of his detention remain unclear since his arrest over a week ago. Sansal’s lawyer, François Zimeray,......

 Resilience Amidst Adversity Palestinian Refugees Endure Winter's Harsh Conditions in Gaza Tent Camps

As the cold of winter settles in, thousands ofLocal authorities in Gaza's tent camps are facing the harsh challenges of heavy rains, flooding, and worsening living conditions. The refugees, already struggling with limited resources and under siege for years, are bracing for the impact of severe weather......

 Global Workers Unite Against Amazon Protests and Strikes on Black Friday for Better Rights and Climate Action

As Black Friday approaches, Amazon workers across more than 20 countries are preparing for a wave of protests and strikes aimed at highlighting critical issues related to workers' rights and climate action. The protests will take place between November 29 and December 2, coinciding with one of the......

Algerian Military Accused of Targeting Civilians in Deadly Attack on Gold Miners

Four Killed and One Injured as Algeria Faces Increasing Criticism Over Violence Against Civilians In a tragic incident last Thursday, the Algerian military killed four gold miners, identified as Mauritanians and Sahrawis, and severely injured another in the remote region of "Al-Kouizi" within......

Morocco Tightens Oversight on Social Media Misconduct with Heavy Sentences

Morocco's judicial system is taking a firm stance against inappropriate online behavior, as recent high-profile cases highlight the tension between free speech and legal boundaries on social media platforms. This week, Ilyas El Maliki, a controversial Moroccan streamer, received a four-month prison......

Australia’s Plan to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16: Can It Succeed?

The rise of social media has created a digital playground where millions of children interact daily. However, alongside its benefits comes the darker reality of cyberbullying and safety concerns. Australia is now taking a bold step to address these issues with a proposed law that would ban children under......

A Closer Look at Morocco's Labor Market Amid Rising Unemployment Rates in Q3 2024

The latest report from the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) reveals a troubling increase in Morocco's unemployment rate, which has risen to 13.6% in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a slight uptick from 13.5% during the same period last year, despite the net creation of 213,000 jobs over the......

Heavy Thunderstorms to Impact Moroccan Provinces with Intense Rainfall

Morocco braces for a day of intense weather, as a new alert forecasts heavy thunderstorms across several provinces, including the Oriental region. According to the alert, between 15 to 30 millimeters of rain is expected in areas such as Boulemane, Oujda Angad, Guercif, and Taourirt. The storm, accompanied......

Muslim Discrimination Surges Across EU: New Study Reveals 40% Increase Since 2016

A comprehensive survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has uncovered a significant escalation in anti-Muslim discrimination across European Union member states, with discrimination rates jumping from 25% to 35% between 2016 and 2022. The groundbreaking study, which surveyed......

A Historic Apology: President Biden Acknowledges the Pain of Indigenous Boarding Schools

In a significant move towards reconciliation, President Joe Biden announced he will formally apologize for the United States' role in the forced assimilation of Indigenous children through a boarding school system that spanned over 150 years. This apology, set to be delivered during his visit to......