This package contains country-specific resources for Morocco.
The collection includes publications, manuals, resources for trainers, documentary films, interviews with women leaders, international, national, and regional laws, event records, and oral histories.
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A Shared Vision for Change: Women and Legislative Reform in Muslim Majority Societies (video, English)
Published:Women leaders from Muslim-majority societies discuss strategies for the creation of egalitarian communities and reform of family law based
Aatifa Timjerdine interview on women's rights activism in Morocco and WLP Training of Trainers impact (video, Arabic)
Published:Aatifa Timjerdine of Morocco discusses the state of women's rights in her home country, her work as an activist, and what she will take
Advancing Economic Justice: Partnering for Women's Rights Globally (video, English)
Published:For the CSW68, Women's Learning Partnership convened civil society leaders and experts to discuss strategies to advance women's economic
Advocacy Video: Equality in Inheritance, Morocco (video, Arabic)
Published:This video was produced by the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM) and is about the need to reform the inheritance system in
Advocacy Video: Gender Discrimination, Morocco (video, Arabic)
Published:This video was produced by the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM) and calls out the various types of gender discrimination
Advocacy Video: Gender Equality, Morocco (video, Arabic)
Published:This video was produced by the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM) and reminds audiences of Article 19 of the Moroccan
Advocacy Video: Gender Stereotyping, Morocco (video, Arabic)
Published:This video was produced by the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM) and calls attention to the dangers of stereotypes in media
Advocacy Video: Legal Custody, Morocco (video, Arabic)
Published:This video was produced by the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM) and concerns legal custody. According to Article 236 of the
Advocacy Video: Marriage of Minors, Morocco (video, Arabic)
Published:This video, produced by the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM), raises awareness of the dangers of child marriage and calls
Amina Lemrini interview on anti-violence and sexual harassment campaigns (video, French with English translation)
Published:Amina Lemrini of WLP Morocco/L’Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM) talks about ADFM's campaign to strengthen anti-violence
Amina Lemrini interview on Morocco (since 1990s), women's rights, and advancements in political domain (video, French with English translation)
Published:Amina Lemrini discusses Morocco (during a period of transition since the 1990s) witnessing great advancements in political domain, and
Analysis of Judgments from Court of Cassation, Morocco (document, Arabic)
Published:The judicial practice of the Court of Cassation over family law issues in Morocco.
Appeal of the Democratic Association of Women of Morocco - a New Development Model for Girls and Women Too (document, Arabic)
Published:In May 2021, Morocco adopted a New Development Model, which outlines comprehensive reforms in education, health, agriculture, investment
Appeal of the Democratic Association of Women of Morocco - a New Development Model for Girls and Women Too (document, English)
Published:In May 2021, Morocco adopted a New Development Model, which outlines comprehensive reforms in education, health, agriculture, investment
Appeal of the Democratic Association of Women of Morocco - a New Development Model for Girls and Women Too (document, French)
Published:In May 2021, Morocco adopted a New Development Model, which outlines comprehensive reforms in education, health, agriculture, investment
Arab Charter on Human Rights (document, English)
Published:The Arab Charter on Human Rights (ACHR) was adopted by the Council of the League of Arab States in 2004 and affirms the principles contained
Because Our Cause is Just (video, Arabic)
Published:Women activists in the MENA region face social and political challenges after the Arab Spring democracy uprisings.
Because Our Cause is Just (video, English)
Published:Women activists in the MENA region face social and political challenges after the Arab Spring democracy uprisings. (36 min)
Because Our Cause is Just (video, French)
Published:Women activists in the MENA region face social and political challenges after the Arab Spring democracy uprisings.
Beyond Revolution: The Future of Women's Rights and Democracy in the Middle East-North Africa [Part 1] (video, English)
Published:October 22, 2013 event where experts discuss women's rights and democracy in the MENA region particularly in light of the "Arab Spring,"
Beyond Revolution: The Future of Women's Rights and Democracy in the Middle East-North Africa [Part 2] (video, English)
Published:October 22, 2013 event where experts discuss women's rights and democracy in the MENA region particularly in light of the "Arab Spring,"
CEDAW Shadow Report from the Moroccan NGO Coalition (document, French)
Published:This shadow report was coordinated by the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) and consists of input from 21 NGOs, feminists, and
Civil Initiative to Support Earthquake-Stricken Areas in Morocco | September 2023 (document, English)
Published:Civil society organizations in Morocco are coordinating to support the response to the devastating earthquake and to protect human rights
Climate Justice Campaign Booklet (booklet, English)
Published:The existential urgency of climate change and human survival requires mutual learning and global action. Women are most affected by
Consequences of the COVID-19 Health Crisis on the Implementation of the Morocco Government Equality Plan 2017-2021 (document, French)
Published:This report provides a status update on the implementation of the Morocco Government Equality Plan 2017-2021 in the wake of COVID-19.
Constitution of Morocco (document, Arabic)
Published:The Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 2011.
Constitution of Morocco (document, English)
Published:The Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 2011.
Constitution of Morocco (document, French)
Published:The Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco of 1996.
Cultural Boundaries and Cyber Spaces: Sixth Presentation with Najat Rochdi [Part 8] (video, English)
Published:Najat Rochdi, president of the Morocco Internet Society, speaks about the digital divide and specific uses of information and communications
Cultural Boundaries and Cyber Spaces: Tenth Presentation with Amina Lemrini [Part 13] (video, English)
Published:Amina Lemrini, president of WLP Morocco/L’Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM) speaking French through an interpreter, gives
Declaration of the Democratic Association of Women in Morocco on the proposed New Development Model (document, Arabic)
Published:In May 2021, Morocco adopted a New Development Model, which outlines comprehensive reforms in education, health, agriculture, investment
Declaration of the Democratic Association of Women in Morocco on the proposed New Development Model (document, English)
Published:In May 2021, Morocco adopted a New Development Model, which outlines comprehensive reforms in education, health, agriculture, investment
Declaration of the Democratic Association of Women in Morocco on the proposed New Development Model (document, French)
Published:In May 2021, Morocco adopted a New Development Model, which outlines comprehensive reforms in education, health, agriculture, investment
Democratic Association of Moroccan Women Statement on Al Haouz Earthquake (document, English)
Published:On International Day of Democracy 2023, WLP's partner in Morocco, ADFM, used the day to highlight the importance of democracy in protecting
Democratic Association of Moroccan Women Statement on Committee Review of Family Code of Morocco (document, French)
Published:Press release from the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) which calls the committee reviewing the family code in Morocco to
Equality Starts in the Family Campaign Booklet (booklet, English)
Published:This booklet provides an overview of WLP's global campaign, Equality Starts in the Family, which focuses on changing the culturally
Equality: It's All in the Family (video, Arabic)
Published:Experts discuss the spectrum of family laws defining relations between men and women, and examine their impact on women’s rights.
Equality: It's All in the Family (video, English)
Published:Experts discuss the spectrum of family laws defining relations between men and women, and examine their impact on women’s rights.
Equality: It's All in the Family (video, French)
Published:Experts discuss the spectrum of family laws defining relations between men and women, and examine their impact on women’s rights.
Family Law of Morocco (Moudawana) (document, Arabic)
Published:Law No. 1.04.22 issued on February 3rd of 2004 implementing Law No. 70.03 as the Family Code (last amendments on January 25th of 2016).
Family Law of Morocco (Moudawana) (document, English)
Published:The Moroccan Family Code (Moudawana) of February 5, 2004.
Family Law of Morocco (Moudawana) (document, French)
Published:The Moroccan Family Code (Moudawana)
From Fear to Freedom: Ending Violence Against Women (video, Arabic)
Published:Leading activists discuss campaigns to end gender-based violence around the globe and their accounts of important gains to-date.
From Fear to Freedom: Ending Violence Against Women (video, English)
Published:Leading activists discuss campaigns to end gender-based violence around the globe and their accounts of important gains to-date.
From Fear to Freedom: Ending Violence Against Women (video, French)
Published:Leading activists discuss campaigns to end gender-based violence around the globe and their accounts of important gains to-date.
Gender Parity and Anti-Discrimination Law of Morocco (document, Arabic)
Published:Moroccan Law establishing the authority for parity and fight against all forms of discrimination of 2017.
Gender Parity and Anti-Discrimination Law of Morocco (document, French)
Published:Moroccan Law establishing the authority for parity and fight against all forms of discrimination of 2017.
Guide to Equality in the Family in the Maghreb (Translation Series) (book, English)
Published:An advocacy tool on family law in the Maghreb, with data-driven religious, human rights, sociological, and legal arguments for reform.
Human Trafficking Law of Morocco (document, Arabic)
Published:The Law for Combating Trafficking in Persons in Morocco of 2016.
Human Trafficking Law of Morocco (document, French)
Published:The Law for combatting trafficking in persons in Morocco of 2016.
Interviews on global issues facing women: empowerment, leadership, and information and communication technology (video, English)
Published:This video is a compilation of interview clips and footage segments from the Cultural Boundaries and Cyber Spaces conference in June 2000
Labor Law of Morocco (document, Arabic)
Published:Moroccan Labor Law of 2003, amended in 2011.
Leading to Change Panel 3: Women, Empowerment, and Justice (video, English)
Published:A panel discussion from WLP's symposium, Leading to Change: Eliminating Violence Against Women in Muslim Societies. Panelists from Morocco
Leading to Change: Eliminating Violence Against Women in Muslim Societies (brochure, English)
Published:This resource is the full event program of: Leading to Change: Eliminating Violence Against Women in Muslim Societies.
Leading to Choices: Women's Leadership and Institutional Change [Part 2] (video, English)
Published:This audio recording includes the second part of a panel discussion from WLP's event, Leading to Choices: Women's Leadership and
Lifelines 2002: Fatema Mernissi (video, English)
Published:Fatema Mernissi of Morocco presents excerpts from her work, Princess Nur Jahan, at WLP's Lifelines: The Literature of Women's Human Rights
Mahnaz Afkhami interview on the history of civil organizing and women's organizations in the Global South in the context of rising authoritarianism, fundamentalism, and instability (video, English)
Published:Mahnaz Afkhami, Founder of WLP, gives an overview of the difficulties of civil organizing, and discusses women's organizations in the Global
MENA Regional Report on Gender in the Film Industry (document, French)
Published:Equality between men and women in popular culture is an essential consideration for audiences around the world, particularly in Europe and
Moroccan Women in Collective Lands (video, Arabic)
Published:A documentary, produced by WLP Morocco/L’Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM), tells the story of Moroccan rural women
Morocco National Report on Gender in the Film Industry (document, French)
Published:Equality between men and women in popular culture is an essential consideration for audiences around the world, particularly in Europe and
Najat Rochdi interview on women and technology, and the digital divide between Global North and South (video, English)
Published:Najat Rochdi of Morocco discusses the digital divide as well as the "content divide" that exist between the Global North and South. She
Nationality Code of Morocco (document, French)
Published:Moroccan Nationality Code 1958, amended 2007.
Nationality Law of Morocco (document, Arabic)
Published:Nationality Law of Morocco of 1958, with amendments through 2011.
Penal Code of Morocco (document, Arabic)
Published:Penal Code of the Kingdom of Morocco of 1962, with amendments through 2021.
Penal Code of Morocco (document, French)
Published:Penal Code of the Kingdom of Morocco of 1962, with amendments through 2018.
Shadow Report: Morocco's Implementation of the Beijing Plan of Action (document, Arabic)
Published:In 2019, the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM) published a shadow report for NGOs about the Moroccan government's
Shadow Report: Morocco's Implementation of the Beijing Plan of Action (document, French)
Published:In 2019, the Association of Democratic Women in Morocco (ADFM) published a shadow report for NGOs about the Moroccan government's
Soulaliyates Training Guide on Law Governing Collective Land (guide, Arabic)
Published:This facilitation guide covers new legal frameworks regarding the administrative guardianship of Soulaliyates groups, and the management of
Statement on Moroccan Council Review of the Proposed Changes to Family Code (document, Arabic)
Published:A coalition of women’s rights organizations in Morocco, including WLP’s partner ADFM, has issued a press release that encourages the High
Strategizing for Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities for Women in the MENA Region (document, English)
Published:On 2 March 2012, activists and experts from across the world convened by the Women's Learning Partnership For Rights, Development and Peace
Study Summary: The Judicial Practice of the Court of Cassation in Matters of the Family Code (document, French)
Published:This study, carried out by the Democratic Association of Women in Morocco (ADFM), analyzes and interprets judgments issued by the Court of
Summary - Analysis of Judgments from Court of Cassation, Morocco (document, English)
Published:Research study on the judicial practice of the Court of Cassation over family law issues in Morocco.
Summary - Analysis of Judgments from Court of Cassation, Morocco (document, French)
Published:Research study on the judicial practice of the Court of Cassation over family law issues in Morocco.
Training-of-Trainers Manual: Youth for Equality and Participatory Democracy, Morocco (manual, Arabic)
Published:This is a Training-of-Trainers Manual: Youth for Equality and Participatory Democracy published by the Association of Democratic Women in
Untitled documentary on the rise of the Islamist movement in Morocco (video, French)
Published:This documentary film explores the rise of the fundamentalist political movement in the moderate Islamic society of Morocco in the early
Violence Against Women Prevention Law of Morocco (document, French)
Published:Violence Against Women Prevention Law of Morocco 2018.
Women and the Politics of Change in the Middle East (video, English)
Published:A panel of activists discuss women's efforts to change public opinion, laws, and policies in order to build democratic and inclusive
Youth for Equality and Participatory Democracy: A Guide for Leadership Training (manual, Arabic)
Published:This leadership manual was developed in Arabic for youth in the MENA region, based on the lessons in participatory leadership from WLP’s Lea
Youth for Equality and Participatory Democracy: A Guide for Leadership Training, Table of Contents (document, English)
Published:This is the table of contents for a training manual. The manual is designed for the training of trainers to understand the Association