Keywords: Empowerment


Morocco's Women’s Inclusion: progress and challenges ahead

Morocco has made strides in enhancing women’s political and legal rights, yet significant hurdles persist in achieving economic and financial inclusion. The recently published African Women’s Inclusion Index (AWII) 2025 highlights that Morocco ranks 32nd out of 42 African nations, with a......

Rachida Chellal recognized for empowering women in New York

Rachida Chellal, the president of the Moroccan American House Association (MAHA), was honored on Wednesday in New York by the Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC) for her commitment to women's empowerment within the greater New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1925, the SOFC represents the consular......

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......

Morocco champions human rights approach for women's equality

Morocco's commitment to women's rights took center stage at a recent conference in Panama, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The event, organized by the Women Journalists Foundation in collaboration with Panama’s Foreign Ministry, showcased......

Morocco advances gender equality initiatives at UN forum

Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahia highlighted Morocco's efforts to enhance gender equality and empower women during a ministerial roundtable held in New York. This discussion was part of the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which this year reflects on progress......

Morocco champions gender equality at UN session despite ongoing challenges

Morocco is actively participating in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which commenced on Monday in New York. This significant event highlights the nation’s ongoing commitment to gender equality amidst persistent barriers faced by women in various sectors. Leading......

Tibu Africa and Xylem launch innovative sports program in Casablanca

A partnership between Tibu Africa, the leading NGO promoting education through sports in Africa, and Xylem, a global expert in water resource management, has launched a unique sports-based initiative aimed at fostering water conservation awareness and physical well-being among students in Casablanca.......

Moroccan women in fishing sector empowered by financial boost through bank and UN partnership

Morocco's Credit Agricole and UN Women have joined forces to empower women in the fishing industry through financial education and economic inclusion programs. The initiative, focused on the regions of Tetouan, M'diq, and Martil, aims to strengthen the position of fisherwomen in local markets. The......

‘Wafira’ program empowers Moroccan women through circular migration partnership with Spain

Spain’s Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, has praised the collaborative efforts between Morocco and Spain in advancing circular migration, particularly through the innovative “Wafira” program. The initiative, designed to promote women’s entrepreneurship......