Keywords: 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......

Men embracing princess traits challenge traditional masculinity

The term "les hommes princesses" refers to a growing cultural movement where men openly adopt traits and expressions traditionally associated with femininity, such as vulnerability, attention to appearance, and the use of makeup or feminine clothing. Despite these characteristics, they continue......

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,......

Thousands protest against violence toward women in France

Paris, France – On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, thousands of demonstrators marched across France to demand stronger action against gender-based violence. Led by feminist organizations, including the NousToutes collective, protesters carried purple......

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......

World Bank urges Morocco to address barriers to women’s economic participation

The World Bank has raised concerns over the sharp decline in women’s participation in Morocco’s labor force, urging comprehensive reforms to address social, structural, and legal barriers limiting their economic contributions. Female labor force participation has dropped from 29% in 2000......

Seghrouchni: Women make up 52% of the ministry’s workforce

Women represent 52% of the staff at Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, according to Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni. They hold 57% of director positions, 32% of division head roles, and 57% of service head posts, while women’s......

U.S. Supreme court allows Trump to end passport gender marker policy

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to implement new rules requiring that U.S. passports display a citizen’s biological sex at birth rather than their chosen gender identity. In a 6–3 decision, the......