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Keywords: Family Code Reform


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......

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's Rising Divorce Rates Prompt Family Code Reform Initiative

Morocco faces growing concerns over divorce rates, with over 24,000 mutual divorces recorded against 249,089 marriages in 2023, according to Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. The government is implementing measures to address this trend through family code reforms. The initiative includes enhanced......

Moroccan Family Code Overhaul: Modernizing Rights While Preserving Cultural Values

His Majesty King Mohammed VI  initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the Family Code (Moudawana) during a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. This reform, marking the 20th anniversary of the current code, aims to align family law with Morocco's evolving social landscape while preserving......

Morocco's Monarch Seeks Guidance from Supreme Council of Ulemas on Family Code Reform

In a significant demonstration of reverence for Islamic principles and commitment to informed dialogue, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, as the Commander of the Faithful, has referred specific aspects of proposed reforms to the Family Code to the esteemed Supreme Council of Ulemas. This pivotal decision......

Moroccan NGOs Advocate for Equitable Family Code Reforms

Nearly 30 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have come together under the banner of the Feminine Coordination for the Moudawana Reform to call for pragmatic changes to Morocco's Family Code. These groups have published their recommendations, emphasizing the need to address the evolving dynamics......

Morocco's Christian Minority Advocates for Inclusion in Revised Family Code

In the ongoing discourse surrounding the overhaul of Morocco's Family Code, the Moudawana, one community stands in the margins: Morocco's growing Christian minority. While national attention fixates on proposed amendments to this foundational legislation governing personal matters, Moroccan Christians......

Reforming Morocco's Family Code: Navigating Tradition and Modernity Amidst Deep Divides

In Morocco's intricate socio-legal tapestry, the family code, or Moudawana, has long been a focal point where tradition clashes with modernity. The nation embarked on a significant legal reform journey in September 2023, stirring echoes of an ongoing ideological conflict that threatened to reopen......

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