Moroccan Experience Shines in Beirut

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Morocco’s Family Code Reforms Highlighted in Beirut

BEIRUT, Aug. 28,2025 – Morocco’s pioneering approach to reforming its family code and valuing unpaid domestic work was a focal point at a recent regional meeting in Beirut. The gathering,organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in partnership with the league of Arab States and UN Women,aimed to advance women’s economic empowerment across the Arab region.

Morocco’s experience was lauded as a balanced reform model, deeply rooted in constitutional and cultural standards and aligned with international commitments.Ms. Rima Lablaili, Director of International Cooperation and Interaction at the Ministry of Justice, emphasized that the family code revision project, initiated under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, represents a notable step toward safeguarding women’s rights, ensuring child welfare, and strengthening family unity.

Did you know? – Morocco’s family code revision, spearheaded by King mohammed VI, aims to protect women’s rights, child welfare, and family unity. The reforms were presented as a model for the Arab region.

“The recognition of domestic work within the framework of the project to revise the family code marks a moment of historical equity,” Lablaili stated. She highlighted the traditional “Kadd wa Saaya” system within the Malikite tradition, which has long provided a legal and social foundation for acknowledging women’s contributions to family wealth creation. Lablaili encouraged participating nations to draw inspiration from the work of lawyer Ibn Ardhoun,whose writings,she noted,affirm the deep-seated values of equality and equity within Moroccan civilization.

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The meeting, held in collaboration with the Sub-Commission on Gender Equality, explored strategies for enhancing women’s economic inclusion. discussions also centered on essential legal and political reforms to support care savings and the collective efforts of Arab nations to boost financial inclusion for women. High-level government representatives, experts, and UN leaders participated, engaging in sessions focused on financial inclusion in the Arab region and the role of central banks and women-focused national mechanisms in this endeavor.