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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 troubling rank in global women’s health index highlights urgent challenges

Morocco placed 131st out of 141 countries in the latest Global Women’s Health Index, exposing critical gaps in healthcare, safety, and basic rights. A recent report from the Hologic Global Women’s Health Index, developed in partnership with Gallup, paints a stark picture of women’s......

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......

Iran's Female Executions Hit Historic High Amid Growing Human Rights Concerns

Iran's execution of women reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with 31 women put to death, according to a recent report by Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR). This marks the highest number of female executions since the organization began tracking such data in 2008. The report reveals a disturbing......

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......

Morocco's business growth masks mounting sustainability concerns

In the first ten months of 2024, Morocco's business landscape presents a complex picture of growth and challenges as the nation recorded 78,244 new business registrations, according to recent data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). This surge in entrepreneurship,......

Morocco Advances Over 10,300 Police Officers in Major 2024 Promotion Initiative

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) in Morocco has implemented its largest police promotion initiative to date, advancing 10,393 officers in 2024, including 466 women. This represents a significant increase from the previous year's 7,500 promotions. The initiative saw approximately......