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Royal vision drives reform of family code in favor of women rights

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Since ascending the throne in 1999, King Mohammed VI has given priority to women rights and empowerment. Building on previous reforms, Morocco has adopted a draft family code, spurred by King Mohammed VI that is permeated by justice, equality, solidarity, and harmony with the precepts of Islam and universal values. The draft code was presented […]
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Family laws in most African countries hamper progress on women rights- study

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Human Rights NGO Equality Now found in a new study that women’s rights in most African countries are undermined by discriminatory family laws. The study assesses family codes in 20 African countries, analyzing their compliance with the Maputo Protocol and the UN’s Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women CEDA as […]