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The National Coordination of Earthquake Victims in Morocco has declared its decision to resume protests following an unsuccessful attempt to initiate dialogue with authorities. The group had previously paused demonstrations, hoping to foster constructive engagement, but claims their demands continue......
Morocco's ongoing reform of its family code (Moudawana) marks a significant evolution in the nation's approach to marriage, divorce, and women's rights. The latest proposed changes, unveiled in December 2024, seek to build upon the groundbreaking 2004 reforms while addressing contemporary......
Morocco's Minister of Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, presented detailed preparations for Hajj 1446 to the House of Representatives on Monday, outlining key organizational measures for Moroccan pilgrims. The minister described a two-stage organizational approach. The first stage involves annual meetings......
Morocco's Parliament has taken a significant step forward in labor legislation by approving draft law No. 97.15, which establishes new conditions and procedures for exercising strike rights. The Lower House passed the legislation with 84 votes in favor and 20 against, marking a substantial revision......
As migration challenges intensify, our need to strengthen our commitment is more pressing than ever, with the numbers, contexts, and consequences becoming increasingly alarming,” Amina Bouayach says. The President of Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, chaired......
Beyond crime, every broken childhood deserves a new opportunity to start anew, the CNDH President believes. Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has celebrated Fouzi Bensaid's short film *The Kid(s)*, which advocates for the rights of children in conflict with the......
Beauty content creator and social media personality Abir Chetita, widely known as "Enjoy your makeup," passed away in the early hours of Friday following complications during an emergency cesarean section in Rabat, Morocco. Chetita, who was in her ninth month of pregnancy, was rushed to a......
Morocco's Ombudsman Office documented a significant uptick in case submissions during 2023, handling 7,226 cases that marked a 22.14% increase from the previous year. This surge encompasses various categories including grievances, complaints, settlement requests, and institutional proactive measures. Grievances......
Morocco's ambitious social welfare initiatives demonstrated notable progress in late 2024, with the government's direct housing support program benefiting over 33,000 families while healthcare reimbursement processing times continued to improve. Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia......
In a significant development that echoes Morocco's 2004 Moudawana reforms, proposed amendments to the country's Family Code have ignited an intense debate between religious conservatives and progressive reformers. The controversy centers around 139 new amendments presented by Justice Minister......
The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency (BMAQ) has allocated over $4.2 million to social and economic development projects in Jerusalem throughout 2024, according to the organization's annual report unveiled Wednesday in Rabat. The agency serves as the executive branch of the Al-Quds Committee, under the chairmanship......
Morocco has unveiled sweeping reforms to its Family Code, introducing substantial changes aimed at enhancing women's rights and modernizing family law. The amendments, which have received preliminary approval from religious authorities, mark a significant shift in the country's approach to family......
Morocco has introduced significant changes to its prison staff management system, implementing reforms aimed at enhancing working conditions and compensation packages, according to an announcement made Thursday by the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR). The Government......
