Keywords: Women


Morocco strengthens support for oasis communities to boost sustainable date production

Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari, announced an expanded national commitment to reinforcing the country’s oasis ecosystems and revitalizing its date production industry. The statement came during the opening ceremony of the 14th International Date Fair in Erfoud, held under......

Morocco advances feminist diplomacy as cornerstone of global peace and equality

Morocco has declared its pursuit of gender equality as an irreversible national project, deeply rooted in both domestic reforms and international diplomacy. Speaking at the 4th Conference on Feminist Diplomacies in Paris, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita underscored that under His Majesty King Mohammed......

FIFA relocates Afghan women's refugee team tournament to Morocco

A FIFA-organized tournament featuring the Afghan women's refugee team, originally slated to take place in the United Arab Emirates, has been relocated to Morocco. The four-team friendly competition, part of the "FIFA Unites: Women's Series," is set to begin on Sunday and will include......

Hind Zemmama reaches Carstensz Pyramid in milestone Seven Summits climb

Moroccan climber Hind Zemmama has achieved another remarkable feat by summiting Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) in Indonesia. Standing at 4,884 meters, it is the highest peak in Oceania and one of the most technically challenging climbs among the Seven Summits, the tallest mountains on each continent. Zemmama......

Rabat hosts national forum on judicial protection for children and incarcerated mothers

Rabat is set to host a major national forum on October 21, 2025, dedicated to strengthening the judicial protection of children and women imprisoned with their children. The event, held at the Barceló Hotel from 9:30 a.m., gathers key institutional and civil society stakeholders to discuss reforms......

ElleMoutmir strengthens Moroccan women’s leadership in sustainable agriculture

Through OCP Group’s Al Moutmir initiative, ElleMoutmir is transforming Morocco’s rural landscape by positioning women at the center of agricultural sustainability and inclusive growth. The program equips women with essential agronomic, digital, and entrepreneurial skills, empowering them......

Morocco extends women, peace, and security action plan through 2026

Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s rights within the spheres of peace and security by extending its National Action Plan on the UN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda until 2026. This move underlines the nation’s commitment to sustainable peace and gender equality. The......

Investing in youth and girls: A cornerstone for Morocco’s sustainable future

Morocco’s Human Rights Council (CNDH) launched a two-day scientific forum in Rabat on September 22, focused on the theme, “Youth Empowerment: Girls at the Heart of Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” The event brought together experts, officials, and young voices to explore strategies......

Morocco’s social economy drives heritage preservation and local development

Morocco’s social economy and handicrafts sector plays a vital role in safeguarding local heritage while fostering economic growth, said Lahcen Saadi, Secretary of State for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second Regional Exhibition of Social......