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Spain extends paid parental leave to 19 weeks in push for equality

Spain's government has approved a significant reform to extend paid parental leave from 16 to 19 weeks per parent, aiming to promote family support and gender equality. The measure, announced on Tuesday, reflects the country’s commitment to shared parenting responsibilities and aligns with......

Morocco and France strengthen parliamentary ties ahead of inter-parliamentary forum

The Moroccan and French parliaments have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation as part of preparations for the upcoming Franco-Moroccan Inter-Parliamentary Forum. This initiative aims to deepen collaboration on political, diplomatic, and parliamentary levels, building on a long......

Benkirane’s remarks spark outrage over outdated advice for Moroccan women

At a political rally in Agadir on July 5, Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) and former Prime Minister, caused public uproar with controversial remarks targeting young women. He urged them to prioritize marriage over education and careers, saying,......

Moroccan women reshape judiciary with rising leadership roles

Morocco’s judicial system is undergoing a transformative shift as women increasingly take on leadership roles across all court levels. Female judges now represent 27% of the country’s judiciary, a figure that continues to grow, reflecting Morocco’s broader commitment to gender equality......

France reaffirms support for Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty amid strengthened ties

France’s Minister for Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, has reaffirmed her country’s steadfast support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. During her visit to Rabat on Monday, Bergé emphasized France’s alignment with Morocco on this long-standing......

France looks to Morocco for inspiration in boosting female presence in strategic sectors

France has expressed interest in drawing inspiration from Morocco's progress in promoting women's participation in key strategic industries. During a visit to Rabat, Aurore Bergé, France’s Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination, highlighted her......

Morocco launches WE Finance Code to empower women entrepreneurs

Morocco has taken a bold step in promoting women’s economic empowerment through the launch of the WE Finance Code initiative. Spearheaded by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the initiative aims to......

King Mohammed VI Approves New Judicial Appointments in Morocco

King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), has approved 17 new appointments to key judicial positions across Morocco, as part of the January 2025 session. These designations represent about 7% of leadership roles within the national court system and......

HACA advocates for equitable representation of women in Moroccan media

Morocco’s High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) has embarked on a significant initiative aimed at transforming the portrayal of women in news media. This effort underscores a growing recognition that the representation of women in Moroccan journalism has long been inadequate and requires......