The Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, Naïma Ben Yahia, announced on Monday in Rabat the upcoming launch of a nationwide awareness campaign promoting women’s political participation and tackling discrimination and stereotypes in politics. Answering oral questions in the House of Representatives, Ben Yahia said the initiative is part of the «Moucharaka» programme, which aims to strengthen women’s participation in the political process ahead of the
Celebrating forty years of creation that highlight both the elegance and refinement of the caftan, and its remarkable ability to remain contemporary through the centuries, Zhor Raïs brings this creative vision to life in her exhibition «Dalí Diali – The Fabric of Dreams». Opening at the Museum of Adornment in Rabat on January 8, 2026, the designer and fashion model masterfully blends this ancestral Moroccan garment with the artistic universe of Spanish surrealist
Hennou Allali Maamar, Morocco’s pioneering first female doctor, passed away last Saturday at the age of 84. Born in 1942 in Oulmès, she completed her secondary education in Rabat in 1961 before pursuing medical studies in France. She earned a degree in general medicine and later specialized in gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Montpellier, completing her training in 1971. Encouraged by her father, a strong advocate for the education of both boys and girls, and
Telling migration stories means extending the presence of one’s ancestors by preserving their memory, keeping it alive and making it one’s own, like a living legacy that must be nurtured and that becomes an endlessly generous form of capital. It means giving pride of place to a family narrative spanning two shores, recounting the diversities woven yesterday that shape those of today and will enrich those of tomorrow. This is the very spirit that Belgian-Moroccan filmmaker Karima
The Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) is urging for greater female involvement in the management of natural disasters across the country. This call to action, issued on Friday, follows the devastating floods in Safi, which have resulted in significant human and material losses. The NGO has voiced its concerns over the situation, highlighting the particular challenges faced by women. In Morocco, 68% of working women are engaged in the informal sector, and the association stresses
Within the Moroccan Coordination of Doctors for Palestine, Dr. Zineb Elmzabri volunteered to join an international humanitarian mission in the Gaza Strip in December 2025. A few days after her return, the obstetrician-gynecologist shared with Yabiladi her experience of a decimated healthcare system, reflecting the dire conditions faced by the population since the start of the genocide on October 7, 2023. Working at the Sidi Hssain Bennaceur provincial hospital in Ouarzazate, she is the first
The incidence rates of cervical cancer have been consistently declining in recent years, announced Amine Tahraoui, the Minister of Health and Social Protection, on Monday in Rabat. Responding to an oral question in the House of Representatives, he highlighted that this disease now ranks fourth among women, with a rate of 6.5% and an incidence of approximately 8.3 cases per 100,000 women. Previously, it was the second most common cancer, with a rate of 12.8% and an incidence of 13.46 cases per
A special issue of the scientific journal Alternatives Agricoles is devoted to female agricultural workers, bringing together contributions from academics in Morocco, France, and Tunisia. Through research articles, book reviews, and first-hand testimonies, the dossier sheds light on the «living, working, and migration conditions» of women who, despite their precarious circumstances, play «an essential role in agricultural production». Published in the November 2025
Moroccan influencer and content creator Moroccan Mirage has been nominated for the Content Creator of the Year, Fashion category at the TikTok Awards 2026. This prestigious event, set to take place on January 8, 2026, in Dubai, will spotlight the creator's celebrated for her «original creations, assertive artistic direction, and collaborations with premium brands, cultural events, festivals, and high-value creative projects», as stated in a release received by Yabiladi. This
The Moroccan women’s national football team has slipped two spots to conclude the year ranked 66th globally, as per the latest rankings published by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Thursday. With a record of one victory, one draw, and two defeats in friendly matches, the Atlas Lionesses close the December rankings with 1399.54 points, marking a decrease of 7.68 points from their previous standing. In Africa, the Atlas Lionesses hold the 5th position. The
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