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Online hate surges 16% in 2024: Bodyguard study maps social media toxicity

A comprehensive report by the Online Hate Observatory at Bodyguard shows a concerning 16% increase in hateful content across social media platforms in 2024 compared to the previous year. The study, which analyzed 3.8 billion comments, identified over 108 million toxic messages, highlighting the growing......

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......

Delegación de Investigaciones de Diputados a Órgano Independiente

The process for addressing allegations of bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct by Members of Parliament (MPs) is poised for significant reform, as political parties move towards transferring such responsibilities to an independent body. Under the proposed changes, the Independent Complaints and......

Morocco’s Press Union Launches Initiative to Tackle Harassment and Gender Violence

Doha in a significant step towards promoting a safer and more equitable media environment, the Moroccan National Press Union (SNPM) has committed to creating an internal mechanism aimed at combating harassment and gender-based violence within the media sector. This initiative emerged from two workshops......

Morocco Grapples with Pervasive Sexual Harassment: A Call for Societal Change

Recent incidents of sexual harassment in Morocco have reignited discussions about the safety of women in public spaces and the need for societal change. A shocking video from Tangier, showing a young woman being assaulted by teenagers in broad daylight, has brought the issue into sharp focus. The incident,......

Unveiling Harassment: France Probes Cyberbullying Against Olympian Imane Khelif

French authorities have initiated an investigation into alleged cyberbullying targeting Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, following a gender controversy at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Paris public prosecutor’s office confirmed that the probe, launched on Tuesday, addresses "cyberharassment"......

Allegations of Misconduct Rock British Cultural Institution in Moroccan Capital

In a case that has captured international attention, serious allegations of sexual harassment have emerged from the British Council's office in Rabat, Morocco. The accusations, centered on a high-ranking official, have sparked widespread concern and scrutiny of the organization's handling of......

Tangier Court Delivers Verdict on Jacques Bouthier Case: Lengthy Sentences for Human Trafficking Suspects

In a landmark ruling, a court in Tangier, Morocco, has sentenced seven individuals implicated in the high-profile case involving French businessman Jacques Bouthier. The court's decision comes after Bouthier's arrest in May 2022 on multiple rape allegations against Moroccan women. One of the......

Judicial Integrity Shattered: Trump-Appointed Judge Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

In a striking blow to the integrity of the judicial system, a federal judge in Alaska has tendered his resignation following a damning investigation that uncovered a pattern of inappropriate behavior and ethical breaches. U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Kindred, a nominee of former President Donald Trump,......