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At Glion XI, Morocco calls for strong mobilization to defend women’s rights amid setbacks

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Morocco issued a strong and unequivocal call to the international community to protect and advance the gains achieved in women’s rights, amid mounting challenges and setbacks across several regions of the world. Speaking at the opening of the 11th edition of the Glion Human Rights Dialogue, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international […]
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CEDAW experts commend King Mohammed VI for his actions in favor of women’s rights

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Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) have commended King Mohammed VI for the determined actions he took to improve women’s rights. The experts, who were taking part in Geneva in an event organized by civil society on the sidelines of the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council […]
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Several Ministerial Departments Commit to Marrakech Declaration on Women’s Rights

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Several ministerial departments have signed Sunday a document whereby they commit to the 2020 Marrakech Declaration on Women’s Rights presented by L’Union Nationale des Femmes du Maroc (UNFM), chaired by Princess Lalla Meryem.   The document was signed during a ceremony celebrating International Women’s Day held in Marrakech under the chairmanship of Princess Lalla Meryem, […]