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Morocco Ranks 114th Globally in Women's Safety Index for 2024 in a Global Context

In the ever-evolving landscape of gender equality, Morocco emerges as a focal point, as the 2024 Women's Safety Index, unveiled by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWPS), sheds light on the nation's persistent challenges. Ranked 114th out of 177 countries assessed, with......

Morocco's Unwavering Commitment to Advancing Women's Rights: A Royal Vision in Action

During the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, Aawatif Hayar, delivered a powerful address highlighting the Kingdom's steadfast efforts to promote women's rights and gender equality under......

Reforming Morocco's Family Code: Navigating Tradition and Modernity Amidst Deep Divides

In Morocco's intricate socio-legal tapestry, the family code, or Moudawana, has long been a focal point where tradition clashes with modernity. The nation embarked on a significant legal reform journey in September 2023, stirring echoes of an ongoing ideological conflict that threatened to reopen......

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Gender Equality: A Call to Action

Carmen Morte-Gómez, the distinguished head of the Council of Europe's Office in Morocco, recently underscored the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against gender discrimination and the advancement of equality. Speaking at a study day in Rabat on March 8th, Morte-Gómez......

Morocco's Ongoing Battle Against Child Marriage: A Quest for Gender Equality

As Morocco commemorates International Women's Day with fervor, a somber reality persists. The nation grapples with the enduring challenge of eradicating the deeply entrenched practice of child marriage. Despite legislative reforms targeting this infringement on girls' rights, a disconcerting......

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......

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......

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......