Session
National Report
Para 46) In 2019, a plan of action to protect children from exploitation in begging was launched with a focus on mothers who beg with their children. These women are not prosecuted for exploiting their children in begging but instead are given social assistance, psychological services and guidance to help with integration into employment.
State under Review
National Report
Stakeholder Summary
Para 38) JS35 was concerned about the frequent mistreatment of children engaged in domestic work, most of whom are girls.
Para 49) Stakeholders expressed concerns that a high percentage of women in rural areas do not have health insurance coverage, at the lack of specialized healthcare for women with disabilities, and restrictions on safe abortion.
Para 50) While acknowledging Morocco’s efforts in expanding primary school enrolment, several organizations expressed concerns at the increase in school dropout, particularly among girls …
Para 58) Several stakeholders were concerned at the persistent discrimination against women in domestic legislation, in particular in the Family Code, Penal Code and Nationality Code.
Para 59) According to JS6 and JS10, the Covid-19 pandemic had a particularly negative impact on the rights of women to labour, health and, education.
Stakeholder Summary
UN Compilation
UN Compilation
Para 5) While also acknowledging the leadership role of the National Human Rights Council in the area of gender equality and women’s rights, …
Para 49) While acknowledging the efforts of Morocco to promote women’s rights, the United Nations country team noted that … There was a lack of comprehensive legal frameworks relating to women’s rights.
Para 51) The United Nations country team noted that a bill to reform the Nationality Act had been pending before Parliament for several years.
Para 52) … UNESCO also found it regrettable that there are no laws protecting the right to education of pregnant girls and young mothers.
Para 53) The CRPD was concerned about the multiple and intersectional forms of discrimination against, and marginalization of, women and girls with disabilities.
Para 63) … Amazigh women had reported that they often experienced multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination on account of their gender and their Amazigh identity.