Keywords: Women


Princess Lalla Hasnaa fosters cultural ties between Morocco and Azerbaijan

Morocco’s Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage of Rabat, hosted a special tea ceremony in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she gathered influential women from the cultural and artistic spheres. This event, held on Thursday, highlighted the importance......

Challenges ahead: the future of the Vatican's leadership

Pope Francis's successor will confront a myriad of challenges, ranging from the contentious role of women within the Church to the Vatican's financial struggles and the persistent clerical abuse scandal. Unity Uniting a divided Church stands as a paramount task for the new pope. Over his 12-year......

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......

Moroccan judge mina sougrati makes history as president of international association of women judges

Moroccan judge mina sougrati has etched her name in history by becoming the first Arab woman elected to the presidency of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). This significant milestone was achieved on April 9 during the IAWJ’s biennial conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The......

UK Supreme Court to decide on legal definition of a woman

The UK is anticipating a significant ruling from its Supreme Court that could affect the rights of transgender individuals to access gender-specific services. The Court will decide whether the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 includes transgender women with gender recognition certificates......

Alarming rise in sexual violence in Morocco amid persistent abuse

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has released troubling data highlighting the ongoing issue of domestic violence and various forms of abuse faced by women and young girls in the country. This report draws on key findings from a 2019 survey focused on violence against young girls in......

Jorge Vilda optimistic about Morocco's chances in Women’s AFCON 2025

Morocco's women's soccer team is geared up for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with head coach Jorge Vilda expressing confidence in his squad's potential to secure victory. The tournament is set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to July 26. Vilda emphasizes the importance......

Rachida Chellal recognized for empowering women in New York

Rachida Chellal, the president of the Moroccan American House Association (MAHA), was honored on Wednesday in New York by the Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC) for her commitment to women's empowerment within the greater New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1925, the SOFC represents the consular......

Unfinished Progress: The State of Female Empowerment in Morocco

In 2022, Morocco ranked 136th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Ranking, a stark reminder of the challenges facing female empowerment in the nation. This ranking reflects a blend of systemic issues that hinder women's progress, despite significant strides made over the years. In a poignant......