Ms. El Ghali, who gave a keynote lecture on Monday at the Catholic University of Chile entitled “The women’s question in Morocco: path to equality”, considered that this egalitarian approach “has gained new momentum under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, and the extraordinary dynamism of a Moroccan civil society that advocates the principle of equality” between women and men.
The Moroccan diplomat gave a historical overview of the evolution of the cause of women in Morocco since the independence of the Kingdom, emphasizing the role of the Sovereign, “a visionary King who knew how to position the country on a path allowing it to become a model” at the regional and international levels.
Over the years, said Ms. El Ghali, “the political scene gradually opened up and women began to organize themselves into associations to defend their rights and within socio-professional associations.”
“During the first 25 years of the Reign of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has transformed into a vast construction site of reforms,” continued the Moroccan ambassador, noting that the rule of law has been consolidated thanks to the dynamic implemented by the National Council for Human Rights, the reform of the Family Code, and the evaluation of the achievements of fifty years of independence.
It is true that “the path has been very long, but fruitful, since the implementation of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission to the New Development Model,” noted Ms. El Ghali, recalling in this context the National Initiative for Human Development and Compulsory Health Insurance.
In the eyes of the Moroccan diplomat, all these “constitutional advances have naturally led to the reform of the Family Code, (…) and to the reform of the Nationality Code, which enshrines equality between men and women in the transmission of nationality to children.”
Alongside the new legislation, another dynamic has been set in motion in favour of gender equality with the adoption of government strategies supporting the strategic plan for equality, which constitutes “a convergence of actions aimed at promoting women’s rights and their interaction in public policies”.
Similarly, Morocco stands out in its region for “pioneering management in gender-sensitive budgeting, which guarantees equal opportunities in planning and budget management in all government sectors.”
At the end of the conference, Ms. El Ghali recalled the new process of revising the Moudawana, launched in September 2023 by HM the King and which saw, for six months, consultations with the vital forces of the Nation.
“Moroccan women remain optimistic about the implementation of a new Family Code which should enshrine gender equality and guarantee their rights through law and social practices,” concluded the Moroccan ambassador.
2024-09-25 07:12:23