Keywords: Violence Against Women


Police search for suspect after woman assaulted in park in northern France

French authorities have launched an intensive investigation after a 21-year-old woman was assaulted in a public park in Montmagny, a town in the Val-d’Oise department north of Paris. According to investigators, the incident occurred during the early morning while the woman was walking her dog......

French child murder case sparks calls for specialized prosecutor’s office

The tragic death of an 11-years-old girl in France has reignited debate over the country's ability to protect vulnerable children and respond effectively to cases involving violence against minors. The case has prompted renewed calls for reforms within the judicial system, with several public figures......

Morocco launches central unit in Rabat to combat violence against women

A new central operational unit dedicated to supporting women victims of violence has been officially launched in Rabat, marking a significant step in strengthening protection mechanisms across Morocco. The structure, established under the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, aims to......

Morocco strengthens response to violence against women in key Bouskoura meeting

A high level regional meeting in Bouskoura has placed renewed emphasis on Morocco’s commitment to protecting women who are survivors of violence. Bringing together senior government, judicial and international stakeholders, the event focused on improving the way institutions respond to violence......

UN report reveals one woman killed every 10 minutes in 2024 due to femicide

A recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women has revealed alarming statistics on femicide, released on November 25, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The findings expose the global scale of gender-based violence,......

Moroccan NGO calls for stronger laws after young woman’s suicide linked to online abuse

A Moroccan women’s rights organization has condemned the rise of digital violence following the tragic suicide of a young woman in Khenifra, urging stronger legal action to address the pervasive issue of online harassment and blackmail. The victim, Wafaa, a young student from a modest family living......

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......

NGO calls for stricter laws to combat online bullying targeting women in Morocco

The Tahadi Association for Equality and Citizenship (ATEC) has raised alarm over the escalating prevalence of online bullying targeting women and girls in Morocco, calling for urgent legal reforms to address the issue. In a statement issued on Monday, ATEC expressed its “deep concern” over......

Alarming rise in sexual violence in Morocco amid persistent abuse

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has released troubling data highlighting the ongoing issue of domestic violence and various forms of abuse faced by women and young girls in the country. This report draws on key findings from a 2019 survey focused on violence against young girls in......