Morocco proposes family law reforms to improve women’s rights

Although we still have a long way to go to achieve real equality, as well as to achieve a life free of violence for women, this 2024 leaves us with some achievements that we cannot forget. 1. Shame had to change sides A Gisèle Pelicot met the world in 2024, in the midst of one of the most painful and surprising cases of sexual violence. Although the sentence against her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot and other men was already revealed, for the sy…

ThePatriotLight - Morocco presents new women's rights legislation

ThePatriotLight - Rabat – Morocco proposed on Tuesday reforms to its family law, addressing issues such as limits on underage marriage and women's inheritance rights, which activists have said were not guaranteed under the current code.Based on landmark 2004 legislation that was hailed as a breakthrough at the time, the proposals include raising the legal marriage age and expanding women's custody rights, said Justice Minister Abdelatif Ouahbi.T…

After two years of consultations, Morocco unveiled on Tuesday, December 24, reform proposals concerning the marriage of minors, polygamy and inheritance. Feminist activists are calling for bolder measures despite resistance in the kingdom.

Morocco introduces family law reforms to expand women’s rights

Morocco’s justice and Islamic affairs ministers unveiled significant reforms to the country’s family law on Tuesday in Rabat, marking the first comprehensive review of the Moroccan Family Code in 20 years. The initiative aims to expand women’s rights in child custody, guardianship, and polygamous marriages while addressing broader societal changes. Key amendments include raising the minimum age for child marriage exemptions from 15 to 17 and gr…

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Morocco presents new women's rights legislation

Morocco proposed on Tuesday reforms to its family law, addressing issues such as limits on underage marriage and women's inheritance rights, which activists have said were not guaranteed under the current code. Based on landmark 2004 legislation that was hailed as a breakthrough at the time, the proposals include raising the legal marriage age and expanding women's custody rights, said Justice Minister Abdelatif Ouahbi. The new legislation, whic…