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Moroccan companies embrace ESG standards amid push for sustainable growth

Morocco is taking decisive steps to strengthen environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, reflecting a growing national commitment to responsible business and sustainability. As global focus on ethical corporate conduct intensifies, new regulations and studies highlight how Moroccan firms......

Morocco extends women, peace, and security action plan through 2026

Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s rights within the spheres of peace and security by extending its National Action Plan on the UN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda until 2026. This move underlines the nation’s commitment to sustainable peace and gender equality. The......

Investing in youth and girls: A cornerstone for Morocco’s sustainable future

Morocco’s Human Rights Council (CNDH) launched a two-day scientific forum in Rabat on September 22, focused on the theme, “Youth Empowerment: Girls at the Heart of Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” The event brought together experts, officials, and young voices to explore strategies......

UNESCO warns that 133 million girls remain out of school worldwide

Despite significant progress over the past three decades in advancing gender equality in education, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reports that 133 million girls around the world are still denied access to schooling. According to the organization, the main......

South African court allows men to take their wife’s surname

South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that men are legally allowed to adopt their wife’s surname, striking down a law that had previously restricted this option to women. The court described the prohibition as discriminatory and incompatible with constitutional principles......

Africa’s strides in women STEM graduates overshadowed by persistent tech gender gaps

Africa leads the world in the percentage of women graduating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with nearly 47% of graduates being female. However, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, this progress is not translating into equitable representation in the continent’s......

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif fights gender testing rules in international sport

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, gold medalist in the under-66 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has launched a legal challenge against World Boxing’s gender testing regulations. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed it received her appeal but declined to suspend the contested rules......

Morocco: Women earn 42% less than men in the private sector

A new report highlights persistent wage inequalities in Morocco, revealing that women in the private sector earn 42.8% less than men—equivalent to three months of unpaid work per year. The national gender pay gap is estimated at 23%, confirming that professional equality remains a major challenge. The......

Nearly 25% of Moroccans justify wife beating, Afrobarometer reveals

A recent Afrobarometer study has found that nearly 24% of Moroccans believe it is “sometimes” or “always” justifiable for a man to beat his wife. This places Morocco at a moderate level of acceptance compared to other African nations, where support for intimate partner violence......