Keywords: Women


Rural Moroccan women face enduring inequality and daily struggles

In rural Morocco, women stand as the underpinnings of the agricultural economy while enduring amplified gender inequalities rooted in economic precarity and social invisibility. Far removed from romanticized or victimized portrayals, they shoulder the burden of entire communities, often performing unpaid......

Spanish socialists confront voter backlash over sex scandal ahead of elections

Spain’s ruling Socialist Party is grappling with mounting anger among women voters following a damaging scandal involving prominent figures within the party. The controversy, which surfaced just months before key elections, has sparked intense debate over the government’s handling of gender......

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......

Women’s authenticity and leadership are reshaping the digital economy

Women must embrace authenticity and reshape leadership norms to drive economic innovation in the digital era, experts emphasized during a MEDays 2025 panel in Tangier. The discussion, titled “Women at the Helm: Leadership, Resilience & Economic Influence,” brought together leaders across......

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,......

Royal congratulations to AS FAR Women after their African Champions League triumph

HM King Mohammed VI has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the AS FAR women’s football team following their victory in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League. The triumph, achieved during the tournament hosted by the sister nation of Egypt, marks the team’s second continental......

Mexican contestant Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe 2025 amid controversy

Fátima Bosch of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the 74th edition of the beauty pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand. The 25-year-old emerged victorious after a dramatic month that propelled her into the global spotlight. A victory overshadowed by controversy Bosch became a public......

Unseen struggles of women in India’s vibrant markets

Beneath the lively colors and constant motion of India’s bustling markets lies a quieter, more complex story of endurance. Women often at the heart of these economic spaces, shoulder immense pressure as they balance livelihoods and family responsibilities while navigating entrenched inequalities. Across......

Nearly one in three women experiences intimate partner or sexual violence in her lifetime

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly one in three women worldwide has experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in her lifetime. According to the latest global estimates, over 800 million women have faced abuse from a partner or another individual, while more than 300 million......