Keywords: Gender


Celebrating Moroccan Women's Integral Role in Shaping National Identity

In a compelling address commemorating International Women's Day and the 20th anniversary of Morocco's Equity and Reconciliation Commission, Amina Bouayach, President of the Moroccan National Human Rights Council (CNDH), underscored the enduring influence of women's rights on the nation's......

Unveiling Gender Disparities: HCP Sheds Light on Stark Inequalities in Morocco's Urban Job Market

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) has revealed alarming statistics that illuminate the persistent gender disparities in the nation's urban job market. The report presents a somber depiction, highlighting the significant underrepresentation......

Moroccan Women: Navigating Progress and Persevering Through Challenges Towards Equality

As we commemorate International Women's Day, we delve into the inspiring journey of Moroccan women as they navigate pathways to empowerment while confronting enduring obstacles. Their narrative is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of a more equitable society. Throughout history,......

Expanding Early Childhood Education to Generate Over 51,000 New Jobs

A recent government report has quantified the substantial socio-economic benefits of expanding access to early childhood education in Morocco. According to the results-based, gender-sensitive budget report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, universalizing preschool for 4-5 year-olds could create......

Progressive Visions: Moroccan Leftist Parties Collaborate on Reforming the Family Code

Two of Morocco's prominent leftist political organizations, the Ittihadi National Organization of Moroccan Women (ONFI) and the Forum for Equality and Parity, joined forces this week to initiate a series of discussions aimed at comprehensively modernizing the country's Family Code. In the wake......

Women's Rights Groups Submit Proposals for Morocco's Family Code Reform

As Morocco considers updates to its Family Code, women's rights groups across the country are seizing the opportunity to advocate for greater gender equality. Last Thursday, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Tildat Association convened a gathering of civil......