Keywords: Gender gap


Morocco falls to 139th in 2026 global gender gap ranking

Morocco has slipped to 139th place out of 145 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Global Gender Gap Index, highlighting persistent disparities between women and men despite a marginal improvement in the country’s overall parity score. The Kingdom recorded a score of 0.632, compared......

Education: Girls losing ground in mathematics, Unesco warns

Girls are once again falling behind in mathematics, widening a gender gap that had narrowed in recent years, according to a new study by the UNESCO. The report highlights a concerning reversal of progress. While gender disparities in mathematics have long existed, recent findings indicate a growing......

Women in tech leaders highlight career paths and gaps at gitex africa 2026

Women working across Morocco’s technology sector took center stage on the first day of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, focusing on career development, leadership gaps, and the evolving demands of the industry. The “Women in Tech Morocco” panel gathered founders and executives to discuss......

Rabat to host second edition of the feminist conference

The association for the promotion of the culture of equality (APCE) is set to hold the second edition of the feminist conference on May 17 in Rabat, focusing on the central theme: “Violence and economic inequalities: understanding, analyzing, acting.” Following a first edition dedicated......

Unfinished Progress: The State of Female Empowerment in Morocco

In 2022, Morocco ranked 136th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Ranking, a stark reminder of the challenges facing female empowerment in the nation. This ranking reflects a blend of systemic issues that hinder women's progress, despite significant strides made over the years. In a poignant......

Unraveling Gender Disparities: Morocco's Uphill Battle in the Global Gender Gap

In a stark reality unveiled by the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report, Morocco finds itself entrenched among the bottom echelons, occupying the 137th position out of 146 nations evaluated. This disheartening ranking places the North African nation in the company of countries grappling......