Morocco
Tragedy in Morocco: Two 10-Year-Olds Drown in Forbidden Farm Pond
Two children around ten years old died, on Sunday early afternoon, drowned in the pond of an agricultural farm in the Azilal region.
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Child
Morocco
Experts Warn of Rising Depression Risk in Youth as Lockdown Measures Continue
The mental health of children, after several months of confinement, is a concern for various health actors (pediatricians, child psychiatrists), parliamentarians and civil society associations. They call on the government to take the problem seriously and accelerate deconfinement in order to ensure medical follow-up of this very vulnerable part of the population.
Morocco
Moroccan Gynecologist Sparks Outrage with Controversial Comments on Rape and Marriage
Gynecologist Khalid Fathi, accused of misogyny and victim of media lynching after his remarks on rape, explains himself.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 200,000 Child Workers, 23.5% Decrease Since 2017
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP) , among the 7,271,000 children aged 7 to 17 years, Morocco had 200,000 economically active children in 2019, a decrease of 23.5% compared to 2017.
Morocco
Morocco's Ranking in Global Children's Rights Index Revealed
Measuring the evolution with respect to the respect and improvement of children’s rights, "KidsRights" is the only globally recognized index in the world.
Morocco
Morocco Extends Newborn Registration Deadline to July 10 Amid Pandemic Disruptions
Since the establishment of the state of emergency, the deadlines for registering newborns in the civil status registers have been suspended. More than two months later, a new schedule has been established.
Morocco
Moroccan Woman Welcomes Quadruplets in Casablanca After Previous Miscarriages
After two successive miscarriages, Zineb, a young woman from Casablanca, gave birth last week to quadruplets. A happy event in this very difficult period.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 625 Child COVID-19 Cases, Representing 9.4% of Total Infections
The cases of children testing positive for coronavirus in Morocco amount to 625, representing nearly 9.4% of all infections. To date, 315 children have been declared cured of covid-19, with only one death due to kidney failure.
Morocco
Child Abuse Scandal in Khenifra: 8-Year-Old Tortured During Lockdown
The story of the torturing stepmother has not finished revealing all its secrets. We now learn that this 8-year-old child, living in Khenifra , had been subjected by his stepmother to torture sessions by fire, during the confinement.
Morocco
Morocco Reports Over 500 COVID-19 Cases in Children Under 14
Covid-19 infections are also affecting children. In Morocco, more than 500 children under the age of 14 have been confirmed positive since the first case was recorded.
Morocco
Moroccan Father Suspected in Toddler's Death, Suicide Attempt in Germany
A Moroccan national is suspected of attempted homicide on his 3-year-old son. The man is in a coma after falling from the window of his home in Lahnstein, Germany.
Morocco
Moroccan Parents Oppose School Reopening Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Given the risks associated with deconfinement, the National Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations (FNAPEM) opposes the return of their children to schools.