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Morocco champions gender equality at UN session despite ongoing challenges

Morocco is actively participating in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which commenced on Monday in New York. This significant event highlights the nation’s ongoing commitment to gender equality amidst persistent barriers faced by women in various sectors. Leading......

Spain allocates €85 million aid package to Morocco

Spain has identified Morocco as a key beneficiary in its newly announced €85 million aid program for 2025. This decision follows an earlier allocation of €30 million to Morocco’s interior ministry through 2023. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) disclosed......

Former Spanish Football Chief Fined for Non-Consensual Kiss

Spain’s former football federation president, Luis Rubiales, has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. Spain’s High Court has sentenced him to a fine of €10,800 (£8,942)......

Morocco's family code reforms: Balancing tradition with women's empowerment

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......

Survey highlights gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry

A new survey from Mediterranean Meetings for Cinema and Human Rights sheds light on the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry. The study found that 80% of participants had either witnessed or experienced gender-based violence during their careers. The most common......

Morocco secures €530 million in landmark EBRD funding for 2024

In 2024, Morocco achieved a milestone by receiving €530 million in funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for 12 strategic projects. A significant 59% of this funding was directed toward initiatives promoting a green economy. Among these projects, the EBRD provided......

Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Morocco's Industrial Sector

In alignment with Morocco’s economic transformation, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is committed to boosting female participation in the workforce, targeting a 45% female employment rate by 2035. Through its "Made in Morocco" initiative, the Ministry is working to enhance industrial......

Morocco Intensifies Fight Against Gender Violence with $2.6 Million Support Initiative

Morocco is taking significant steps to strengthen its legal framework for combating violence against women, with Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahya leading comprehensive reform efforts. In a recent address to the House of Representatives, Ben Yahya outlined several key initiatives designed to protect......

Gender Gap Persists in Morocco's Business Landscape as Women Head 15% of Firms

The proportion of women-led businesses in Morocco remains stagnant at 15%, according to recent findings from the Moroccan Observatory of Very Small, Small, and Medium Enterprises (OMTPME). This figure has shown no improvement since 2020, highlighting persistent gender disparities in the nation's......