In Morocco, women with higher incomes than their spouses could have to pay alimony (Nafaqa) to the latter in the event of divorce, Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Minister of Justice, recently stated.
In Morocco, several feminists, including journalists and artists, are the target of intimidation and death threats on social media, after calling for more equality between men and women as part of the ongoing reform of the Family Code.
The Committee in charge of the reform of the Family Code in Morocco should submit its report to King Mohammed VI this week. Feminists hope among other things for the recognition of women’s rights in inheritance matters, the ban on polygamy and underage marriage.
The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) calls for the establishment of a "passport" or "guide" for marriage, which will include the personal data of the future spouses, as well as all information on their rights and duties.
The Moroccan government is preparing to amend the Family Code or Moudawana to promote equality between men and women and further guarantee the rights of women and children.
The Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, has strongly criticized the feminist movement that is campaigning for gender equality in the context of the reform of the Family Code, arguing that its struggle aims to destroy Moroccan society.
Moroccan feminist associations gathered on Thursday to demand the banning of underage marriage, polygamy and a revision of the inheritance regime as part of the announced reform of the Family Code (Moudawana) .
Child marriage is taking on alarming proportions in Morocco. In 2021, 19,000 cases were recorded, compared to 12,000 the previous year.
Following the instructions of King Mohammed VI , the government of Aziz Akhannouch is working on the reform of the Family Code.
King Mohammed VI addressed a Royal Letter to the Head of Government on Tuesday, September 26, announcing a thorough revision of the Family Code (Moudawana) , nearly 20 years after the one carried out in 2004.
King Mohammed VI has made the promotion of women’s and family issues his priority. In this regard, he has addressed a letter to Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch regarding the revision of the Family Code.
In Morocco, calls for reform of the Family Code (Moudawana) continue. An association is campaigning for legal custody of children, which currently belongs by right to the father, to also be granted to women in case of divorce.