A progressive political environment in Morocco has ushered in a number of victories for women, including landmark reforms to Al Mudawwana, a legal code that governs family life. Another victory is widespread acceptance of a national strategy to combat violence against women. The strategy came about after years of advocacy and consensus-building, supported by UNFPA and civil society organizations, following a national debate on the role of women and men that had once polarized Moroccan society. Ensuring that the strategy makes a difference will require continued awareness-raising about womens rights, and building the capacity of the health and justice institutions that are charged with implementing it around the country.
A progressive political environment in Morocco has ushered in a number of victories for women, including landmark reforms to Al Mudawwana, a legal code that governs family life. Another victory is widespread acceptance of a national strategy to combat violence against women. The strategy came about after years of advocacy and consensus-building, supported by UNFPA and civil society organizations, following a national debate on the role of women and men that had once polarized Moroccan society. Ensuring that the strategy makes a difference will require continued awareness-raising about womens rights, and building the capacity of the health and justice institutions that are charged with implementing it around the country.