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Morocco updates strike law: Key changes expand worker protections and union rights

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......

Africa’s migration crisis demands stronger action, says CNDH president

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......

'The Kids' spotlights rights of children in conflict with law

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......

Tragic Loss: Beauty Content Creator Abir Chetita Dies During Emergency C-Section in Rabat

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 National Mediator Reports Surge in Public Grievances for 2023

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 Social Programs Show Mixed Progress: Housing Aid Reaches 33,000 Families While Healthcare Reimbursements Improve

  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......

Morocco's Family Code Reform Sparks Debate Between Traditionalists and Modernizers

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......

Morocco-Backed Agency Commits $4.2M to Jerusalem Development Programs in 2024

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 Advances Women's Rights with Landmark Family Code Reforms

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 Unveils Comprehensive Reform Package for Prison Staff Management

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......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

Morocco's Fertility Decline Signals Demographic Challenges

Morocco faces a declining fertility rate and an aging population, reshaping its demographic landscape. Rising living costs and limited job opportunities are among the main reasons behind smaller family sizes. Moroccan women now average 1.97 children, below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain......

Moroccans Rank as Top Social Security Contributors in Spain

The Moroccan diaspora plays a key economic role by sending hard currency in the form of remittances to their families. Moroccans living in Spain are the top foreign contributors to the country’s social security system, official figures reveal. As of November, 342,318 Moroccans were paying into......