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Underage marriage declines in Morocco, but persists in rural regions

Underage marriage in Morocco has significantly decreased over recent years, with the Ministry of Justice reporting a drop in marriage contracts involving minors from 26,298 in 2017 to 8,955 in 2024. This progress is largely credited to reforms raising the legal marriage age to 18, alongside nationwide......

Recognizing unpaid domestic work: Morocco's Justice Ministry sparks international debate

The Ministry of Justice has convened an international seminar focused on the recognition and valuation of unpaid domestic work in divorce cases—an essential step in the reform of the Family Code. In collaboration with the European Union and the Council of Europe, the seminar took place on April......

Envisioning the Future of Morocco’s Family Code: A Conference in Fez

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......

Ouahbi engages in high-level human rights discussions in Geneva

Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. These discussions focused on key human rights issues and strengthening bilateral cooperation. During his meeting with Thomas Guérber,......

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......

Morocco’s ruling majority sets agenda for political, economic, and social reforms

Government backs Gaza ceasefire, advances domestic priorities, and strengthens regional diplomacy In a high-level meeting held on January 29, Morocco’s ruling majority, led by Aziz Akhannouch of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), convened to address pressing political, economic, and social......

‘Better than Illegitimate Pregnancies’: PJD’s Ramid criticizes reforms on underage marriage

The party is critical of the changes to the family code, saying the government should rather focus on issues like spinsterhood, divorce, and declining fertility rates. Mustapha Ramid, a member of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), has sharply criticized the government’s approach to the proposed......

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 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......

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