Keywords: Women


Study finds 30.2% unemployment among Morocco’s female higher-education graduates

Two decades of legal reform in Morocco have not translated into proportional gains in women’s social and economic status, a new study by the Centre marocain de recherche et d’analyse des politiques (CEMRAP) finds. The report, prepared by researcher Houda Lanzari, documents persistent gaps......

Aurora Ventures launches platform to support women entrepreneurs in emerging markets

Aurora Ventures has officially launched its 2026 pilot program aimed at supporting women-led startups in emerging markets, with Morocco identified as one of its key priority regions. Backed by global mobility company inDrive, the initiative is designed to provide early-stage funding ranging from $180,000......

We4She Casablanca 2026 puts women’s economic inclusion at the heart of Morocco’s growth strategy

In Casablanca yesterday, the We4She network gathered business leaders, public officials, institutions, and civil society actors around a single message that has shifted from advocacy to mainstream policy: women’s economic inclusion is no longer a side issue but a core lever of national growth,......

Six-year program aims to empower 5,000 women through cooperatives in Morocco

A six-year national program has been launched in Morocco to strengthen women-led cooperatives and expand economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs. The initiative targets 120 cooperatives and aims to support 5,000 women through structured training, technical assistance, and access to tailored financial......

Morocco's labor market shows deep gender and generational gaps in 2026 survey

Morocco's labor market entered a new phase of statistical assessment in the first quarter of 2026 with the launch of the revised Labor Force Survey, known as EMO2026, conducted by the High Commission for Planning. The methodological overhaul aligns Morocco's employment measurement framework with......

Morocco's "Lalla Al Moutaâouina" program scales up support for women's cooperatives

Morocco's Secretariat of State for Crafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy organized the award ceremony for the seventh edition of the national program "Lalla Al Moutaâouina" on April 30 in Rabat, in partnership with the Office for Cooperative Development (ODCO). The event took......

Rio goes Shakira Mode: Giant concert by the Latin star on Copacabana Beach

Rio de Janeiro turned into a massive celebration of Latin music on Saturday night as Colombian superstar Shakira delivered a free mega-concert on the iconic Copacabana beach. According to city authorities, around two million people gathered for the event, responding to what fans call the “she-wolf,”......

Morocco signs deals with 44 associations to support vulnerable women

Morocco’s Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family has signed partnership agreements with 44 civil‑society associations to expand social protection programs for women in vulnerable situations across the country. The move is intended to strengthen on‑the‑ground social services,......

Tunisian researcher Maha Jouini wins She Shapes AI Global Award 2025/2026

Maha Jouini, a Tunisian researcher based in Johannesburg, has won the She Shapes AI Global Award for 2025/2026. The award recognizes women leaders in responsible artificial intelligence. Jouini specializes in AI governance. She focuses on algorithmic biases that harm women, minorities, and rural populations.......