Keywords: Women


TechWomen Summit Aims to Empower Women Leaders for a Global Impact

The inaugural TechWomen Global Alumnae Summit, held in Casablanca from December 4 to 6, marks a milestone in advancing women’s leadership in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event brings together 154 alumni from 21 countries, alongside 45 U.S. mentors,......

Trump Selects Army Veteran Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, Sparking Surprise and Debate

President-elect Donald Trump has announced Army veteran and media personality Pete Hegseth as his choice for the role of Secretary of Defense. The decision surprised many within Trump’s network, as Hegseth, who is widely known for his commentary on military and social issues, was not initially......

Morocco's Highest Court Reverses Groundbreaking Marital Rape Verdict

A watershed ruling for women's rights in Morocco has been overturned, as the country's Court of Cassation annulled what had been the nation's first-ever conviction for marital rape. The October 10 decision has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates and renewed calls for urgent......

Women-Led SMEs Take Center Stage at ECA's North African Economic Forum

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has concluded a significant policy dialogue in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on empowering women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across North Africa. The two-day high-level meeting marked the culmination of a comprehensive two-year initiative aimed at strengthening......

Visually Impaired Orchestra Set to Dazzle at Oman's Royal Opera House

The Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra, a groundbreaking ensemble of visually impaired women musicians, is poised to make history with their upcoming performance at the Royal Opera House Muscat on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This landmark event not only showcases the extraordinary talents of these remarkable......

Fès-Gate Awards: Celebrating Morocco's Visionaries on 25th Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's Reign

The historic city of Fès played host to a prestigious ceremony on Thursday, marking a dual celebration of Morocco's progress and potential. The Bouabate-Fès Association orchestrated the 2024 Fès-Gate Awards, coinciding with both the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed......

Morocco’s Press Union Launches Initiative to Tackle Harassment and Gender Violence

Doha in a significant step towards promoting a safer and more equitable media environment, the Moroccan National Press Union (SNPM) has committed to creating an internal mechanism aimed at combating harassment and gender-based violence within the media sector. This initiative emerged from two workshops......

Morocco's Forsa Initiative Fuels Youth Entrepreneurship, Creating Nearly 37,000 Jobs

Morocco's state-sponsored Forsa program has made significant strides in fostering youth entrepreneurship, achieving a remarkable 74% coverage rate across the nation in 2024. This initiative, aimed at empowering young Moroccans aged 18 to 35, has successfully incubated 21,158 projects, as reported......

Phosboucraa Foundation: Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in Morocco's Southern Provinces

The Phosboucraa Foundation, established in 2014, has emerged as a significant force for sustainable socio-economic development across Morocco's southern provinces in the Western Sahara. According to its 2023 annual report, the foundation's initiatives have benefited over 200,000 individuals,......