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Keywords: Gender


Morocco advances gender equality initiatives at UN forum

Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahia highlighted Morocco's efforts to enhance gender equality and empower women during a ministerial roundtable held in New York. This discussion was part of the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which this year reflects on progress......

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......

FDA Staff Instructed to Avoid Certain Terms; White House Calls it a Misinterpretation

Feb 20 (Reuters) – Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been advised to refrain from using terms like "woman," "disabled," and "elderly" in external communications, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. These words......

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......

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......

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