Society
Morocco’s High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) has embarked on a significant initiative aimed at transforming the portrayal of women in news media. This effort underscores a growing recognition that the representation of women in Moroccan journalism has long been inadequate and requires......
Minister Abdelouafi Laftit has unveiled an ambitious national program with a budget exceeding MAD 1 billion ($100 million) aimed at tackling the growing population of stray dogs in Morocco. Contrary to recent reports suggesting a plan for mass extermination, the Ministry of Interior has clarified its......
The Moroccan Consulate General in Jeddah has issued a critical advisory to Moroccan citizens regarding the strict entry and residence regulations in Saudi Arabia during the forthcoming Hajj season. This announcement comes as Saudi authorities implement rigorous measures to ensure compliance and maintain......
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......
The African continent has seen a considerable increase in regional migration, with over 29 million individuals currently on the move. In an effort to reshape the governance of migration, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) held a pivotal roundtable in Rabat today. In collaboration with the UN Committee......
Morocco’s Ministry of Youth has signed an impressive 7,000 partnership agreements with youth-focused associations and clubs aimed at rejuvenating youth centers nationwide. This initiative is part of the 2024-2025 national program for youth institutions, which was unveiled by Minister Mohamed Mehdi......
The General Delegation for Prison Administration (DGAPR) has firmly rejected claims made by journalist Omar Radi regarding the conditions of his detention in Ain Sebaa 1 and Tifelt 2 prisons. In a recent interview, Radi criticized Moroccan prisons, asserting that he faced severe psychological and physical......
The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency, based in Rabat, has launched a new humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting Palestinian children, particularly orphans and amputees in Gaza. This initiative was announced during an informational meeting attended by various dignitaries, including the Palestinian......
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has expressed profound concerns regarding the exclusion of people with disabilities from media access. CNDH President Amina Bouayach emphasized the significance of the National Forum on Disability, a collaborative effort with the Mohammed VI National......
The Moroccan prison authority has reported incidents of illegal substances being smuggled into several prisons during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Families of inmates exploited a temporary exception that permitted the delivery of food baskets, known as "qaffa," to conceal illegal items, including......
In a climate of rising tensions between traditional taxi drivers and those operating through ride-hailing apps, the Democratic Transport Union—Taxi Sector has issued a warning regarding the violent turn this conflict is taking in several major cities across the Kingdom. In recent weeks, there......
Legal scholars, policymakers, and representatives from civil society will gather at the Private University of Fez (UPF) on April 12 for a significant conference focused on the Moroccan family code, known as the Moudawana. This event, hosted by the Higher Institute of Political and Legal Sciences, aims......
In a gesture of compassion during Eid al-Fitr, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, has granted royal grace to 1,533 individuals sentenced by various courts throughout the Kingdom, as announced by the Ministry of Justice. The official statement details the distribution of royal grace among......
