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Morocco’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 21.3%, Census Data Reveals

Unemployment in Morocco has surged to 21.3%, according to the latest findings from the country’s general population and housing census. This marks a notable increase from the 16.2% unemployment rate reported in the 2014 census, signaling a growing labor market challenge. Chakib Benmoussa, the High......

Moroccan Officials Forge Partnerships to Strengthen Human Rights Framework

On December 12, 2024, Moroccan officials, along with representatives from professional organizations and the country’s Inter-ministerial Delegation for Human Rights, came together to commemorate International Human Rights Day by signing a series of key partnership agreements. These agreements aim......

Morocco Prioritizes Justice and Equality with New Human Rights Initiatives

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......

TechWomen Summit Aims to Empower Women Leaders for a Global Impact

The inaugural TechWomen Global Alumnae Summit, held in Casablanca from December 4 to 6, marks a milestone in advancing women’s leadership in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event brings together 154 alumni from 21 countries, alongside 45 U.S. mentors,......

Morocco’s Call to Action: Tackling Gender-Based Violence for a Safer Future

In a concerning revelation, a 2023 study by Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (NCH) found that 33% of women in the country have experienced digital violence. This troubling figure highlights the broader spectrum of gender-based violence—physical, psychological, sexual, and economic—that......

A Closer Look at Morocco's Labor Market Amid Rising Unemployment Rates in Q3 2024

The latest report from the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) reveals a troubling increase in Morocco's unemployment rate, which has risen to 13.6% in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a slight uptick from 13.5% during the same period last year, despite the net creation of 213,000 jobs over the......

Gender inequalities and health disparities: An urgent battle

Despite significant advances in women's rights, gender inequality remains a pressing global issue. Statistics reveal an alarming reality: every day, 800 women lose their lives due to pregnancy-related complications, while 270 million lack access to modern contraceptive methods. This situation underscores......

Women-Led SMEs Take Center Stage at ECA's North African Economic Forum

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has concluded a significant policy dialogue in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on empowering women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across North Africa. The two-day high-level meeting marked the culmination of a comprehensive two-year initiative aimed at strengthening......

Morocco Appoints Naima Ben Yahia as Minister of Solidarity, Bringing Extensive Gender Equality Experience

In a significant government reshuffle announced Wednesday, Naima Ben Yahia has been appointed as Morocco's new Minister of Solidarity and Family, replacing Aawatif Hayar. The appointment, confirmed during a ceremony in Rabat where King Mohammed VI received the new ministers, brings to the position......