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Empowering women: Naïma Ben Yahia leads high-level meeting at the UN

Naïma Ben Yahia, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, chaired a high-level event in New York focused on women's economic empowerment and their role in socio-economic development. The meeting, organized in collaboration with Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Population......

Decrease in preventive detention rates in Morocco for 2023

The rate of preventive detention in Morocco has dropped to 37.56% of the total prison population for the year 2023, according to a report from the Public Ministry. This reduction is attributed to exceptional efforts in rationalizing, controlling, and monitoring preventive detention measures within penal......

Morocco advances social protection reform amid challenges

Morocco’s journey toward universal social protection is gaining momentum, but obstacles remain, according to Amina Bouayach, president of the Moroccan Human Rights Council (CNDH). Speaking at the 9th International Parliamentary Forum on Social Justice in Rabat, Bouayach underscored the critical......

North African immigration surges in France as Moroccan residents exceed 600,000

Moroccan nationals now represent a significant portion of France's immigrant population, with over 603,482 valid residence permits issued in 2023, marking a 2.7% increase from the previous year. This development is part of a broader trend in North African immigration to France, where nationals from......

Morocco's Fertility Decline Signals Demographic Challenges

Morocco faces a declining fertility rate and an aging population, reshaping its demographic landscape. Rising living costs and limited job opportunities are among the main reasons behind smaller family sizes. Moroccan women now average 1.97 children, below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain......

Australia's Birth Rate Reaches Historic Low, Raising Economic Concerns

In a significant demographic shift, Australia recorded 286,998 births in 2023, resulting in a total fertility rate (TFR) of just 1.50 babies per woman, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This marks a decline from the previous year’s TFR of 1.63 and continues......

Morocco's Chief Statistician: New Census to Unveil Insights into Moroccan Family Dynamics

The national census of the Moroccan population and housing, conducted in September, is set to offer profound insights into the evolving dynamics of Moroccan families. Officials are eagerly awaiting the results, which are expected to provide a comprehensive understanding of family structures and relationships. The......

Morocco's Prime Minister: Autonomy Plan Offers a Path to Resolve Sahara Dispute

In a recent address, Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has emphasized that the country's proposed autonomy plan for Sahara is the key to resolving the long-standing territorial dispute. The Prime Minister's remarks come at a critical juncture, as the region's future hangs in the......

Over 95,000 Japanese individuals are aged 100 or older, with the majority being women

Japan's centenarian population has reached an unprecedented high, with over 95,000 individuals aged 100 or older, according to the latest government data. This remarkable milestone sheds light on the country's unique demographic landscape and the challenges it poses to its economy. As of September......

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