Society
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......
In a revealing snapshot of social transformation, Morocco's latest census unveils significant shifts in household composition and leadership, highlighting the evolving roles of women and changing family structures over the past decade. The 2024 census, conducted by the High Commissioner of Planning,......
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......
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......
The Mohammed VI Foundation for the Social Works of National Security Personnel brought its “First Regional Communication Days” initiative to Marrakech on Thursday, marking the second stop after Casablanca. Under the theme “The Communicative Approach: An Effective Choice for Improving......
Japan’s Embassy in Rabat has awarded two grants, totaling €108,339 (approximately MAD 1.15 million), to Moroccan associations to support drinking water supply projects. The funds were formalized through agreements signed by Japan’s Ambassador to Morocco, Hideaki Kuramitsu, and representatives......
Morocco marks significant progress in embedding human rights values through strategic agreements and international collaboration. Morocco is advancing its human rights agenda with a series of initiatives focused on youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Marking International Human Rights......
A significant drug bust took place at Morocco's Port of Casablanca on Wednesday, where authorities intercepted 3.61 tonnes of cannabis resin, hidden in a shipment bound for Europe. The drugs were cleverly concealed within a cargo of fishmeal. This operation was a result of a collaborative effort......
In a powerful keynote address at a workshop focusing on migration, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), underscored the urgent global crisis of migrant disappearances while emphasizing her country's commitment to protecting migrant rights. Stark Migration......
The MENA region accounted for 58% of global migrant deaths and disappearances in 2023, with 4,984 recorded cases, according to UN Migration. The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration Morocco (IOM Morocco), is organizing a workshop titled......
In a move to address prison overcrowding and promote rehabilitation, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, announced that the country's new law on alternative sentencing will come into effect on August 22, 2025. The law, known as Law No. 43.22, is designed to offer non-custodial penalties......
Moroccan mosques will host a unified sermon on Friday, December 6, 2024, focusing on the critical issue of violence against women. This sermon is part of the ongoing "22nd National Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls," which will run until December 10th. The Ministry of Endowments......
Morocco’s National Motorway Company (ADM) has issued a travel advisory urging drivers to exercise caution during the upcoming one-week school holiday, which coincides with increased highway traffic. Safety Tips for Drivers To ensure safety, ADM has recommended several precautionary measures: Plan......
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