Keywords: Gender Equality


Morocco achieves high human development status in UNDP's 2025 index

Morocco has officially transitioned from “medium human development” to “high human development” status, as revealed in the 2025 Human Development Index (HDI) released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This significant milestone comes as the North African nation......

Rabat to host second edition of the feminist conference

The association for the promotion of the culture of equality (APCE) is set to hold the second edition of the feminist conference on May 17 in Rabat, focusing on the central theme: “Violence and economic inequalities: understanding, analyzing, acting.” Following a first edition dedicated......

Domestic life: The invisible burden of inequalities between women and men An imbalanced daily life despite appearances

In 2025, domestic inequalities persist with surprising tenacity. A recent survey by the Ifop Institute, conducted with 5,026 Europeans for Consolab, highlights a reality often overlooked: women still spend significantly more time on domestic tasks than men. On average, women dedicate three and a half......

OCP Foundation’s 2024 Impact: Transforming Lives Through Education and Inclusion

The OCP Foundation's recent activity report highlights its significant social, educational, and economic contributions throughout 2024, focusing on Morocco and extending its reach across Africa. In 2024, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to fostering growth and community development. Guided......

Envisioning the Future of Morocco’s Family Code: A Conference in Fez

Legal scholars, policymakers, and representatives from civil society will gather at the Private University of Fez (UPF) on April 12 for a significant conference focused on the Moroccan family code, known as the Moudawana. This event, hosted by the Higher Institute of Political and Legal Sciences, aims......

Unlocking economic potential: rural women's role in Morocco's growth

The potential economic contribution of rural women in Morocco is immense, with estimates indicating that their inclusion could generate MAD 25.3 billion (approximately $2.53 billion), roughly 2.2% of the nation’s GDP. This assertion was made by High Commissioner for Planning, Chakib Benmoussa,......

Promoting gender equality: Key recommendations from the HCP

The High Commission for Planning (HCP) recently released a study outlining a series of recommendations aimed at guiding policymakers, technical and financial partners, and civil society actors in structurally enhancing gender equality within public policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These......

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......

Morocco's journey toward human rights and gender equality

Morocco’s commitment to continuous reform is pivotal in reinforcing the rule of law and fostering a just, inclusive society. Amina Bouayach, president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), recently presented the country’s extensive approach to human rights and gender reform......