On Monday, October 13, Al Moutmir hosted a significant event centered on the theme «Women-Led Agricultural Cooperatives – The Collective Power for Sustainable and Inclusive Agriculture in Africa». Celebrating the International Day of Rural Women, the event underscored the pivotal role rural women play in «agricultural development, food security, and social innovation». Since its inception in 2018, OCP, the driving force behind the program, has dedicated
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has introduced Tila, the official mascot for the U17 Women's World Cup, scheduled to take place in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, 2025. «Tila captures the natural elegance of the caracal, a wild cat species native to several regions, including Morocco. Her name is inspired by 'tala', meaning 'mountain' in various languages spoken by the Amazigh communities of the country. This name subtly references nature
The NGO Tibu Africa, dedicated to fostering education and youth integration through sports, is organizing the third National Forum on the Empowerment of Girls and Women through Sports. This event is taking place at the Second Chance School – New Generation, which specializes in sports professions, located in the Old Medina of Casablanca. It coincides with National Women's Day on October 10 and the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, aiming to highlight «sports as a
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has launched a national campaign to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection of breast and cervical cancers. Running from October 1 to 31, the initiative coincides with Pink October, the global month dedicated to fighting these diseases. Focused on the importance of screening, the campaign aims to raise awareness among women in the relevant age groups. According to the Ministry, the early detection system for breast and cervical cancers
Born in Brussels, painter and art teacher Noura Mennani is the only sister among three brothers. Her father, a tram driver, and her mother, a factory worker, initially supported her career choices. Originally from Fez, her parents settled in Belgium in the late 1960s. Outside his shifts on the tram, her father was an amateur photographer and «an artist at heart», a memory Noura cherishes as her first unwavering source of encouragement. In the world of imagery, one of Noura’s
The fifth edition of La Kéchoise is set to unfold in Marrakech from October 2 to 5, 2025, marking the return of a vibrant event that champions sports, solidarity, and women. This celebration, dedicated to women's health, aligns with Pink October, the global awareness month that underscores the critical importance of breast cancer screening and prevention. After the resounding success of the 2024 edition, which united 500 participants from over 10 countries, this year's gathering
On Sunday, September 28, the Moroccan women's under-20 team played to a thrilling 3-3 draw against Ivory Coast at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, during the second leg of the U20 World Cup qualifiers' second round. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) reported that Morocco's goals came from Hajar Belkhair, who scored twice (once from a penalty in the 58th minute and again in the 90+6 minute), and Hafsa Houmaid, who found the net in the 90+1 minute. In the first leg, the Ivorians had
The Spring of Dignity coalition has strongly condemned the recent knife attack on a 25-year-old woman by her ex-husband in public in Taza. The assault sparked outrage on social media under the hashtag #JusticeforImane, after the victim sustained severe injuries to her face and hand, leaving her with lasting physical and psychological scars and requiring 130 stitches. In a statement released Friday, the coalition of associations recalled that the young woman had previously been raped by the
The NGOs Kif Mama Kif Baba, Médias et Cultures (AMC), and the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) have launched a national advocacy campaign calling for urgent action against gender-based violence facilitated by technology (GBVFT). Their initiative urges a reform of legal and institutional frameworks within a «comprehensive approach» aimed at «breaking the cycle of impunity». In a joint statement, the organizations explained that the campaign comes in
«Gender Equality – Feminists Put to the Test» is a compelling essay by sociologist Aïcha Belarbi, released this year by La Croisée des chemins. In this work, Belarbi chronicles the evolution of feminist movements in Morocco, offering a deep analysis of their role in advancing equal rights. She implicitly sheds light on the process's shortcomings as well as its contributions to the country's societal evolution. The essay is enriched with a mix of concepts and
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