Morocco Veil Television Journalism Merit Policy

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, definitively closes the controversy. In a written response addressed to parliamentary advisor Khalid Satti, from the National Union of Labor in Morocco, he guarantees that the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) does not exclude anyone based on clothing criteria.

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The government official states "clearly and unequivocally that clothing, including the wearing of a hijab, in no way constitutes a professional obstacle". He also points out that veiled journalists already participate in several news programs, proving the institution’s commitment to equal opportunity.

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Access to presenting news broadcasts is based exclusively on merit and qualification. Candidates are evaluated on their academic background, the quality of their diction, their live broadcast management and their respect for journalistic ethics. Their on-air presentation must simply correspond to the nature of public service, guaranteeing neutrality, accuracy and independence of the editorial line.