Morocco
Morocco Rejects Bill for Menstrual Leave in Public Sector
The bill aimed at establishing a menstrual leave, not exceeding two days per month, in favor of women civil servants, did not receive the government’s approval.
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Moroccan woman
Belgium
Mother Slams Belgian Justice System After 13-Year-Old Daughter's Murder
Nesrine, 34, mother of little Malak, 13, buried on Tuesday in the multi-denominational cemetery of Evere in Belgium, is angry with the Belgian justice system which did not know how to protect her daughter or take the appropriate measures against her murderer, a repeat offender well known to the judicial services.
Spain
Spain to Cover Cancer Treatment for Moroccan Seasonal Worker in Landmark Decision
After several years of struggle, Smahia Benjafel, the 57-year-old Moroccan seasonal worker, suffering from terminal cancer in Huelva where she has participated each year for the past 15 years in the berry campaign, can finally enjoy her rights. She will receive free medical care in Morocco, at the expense of the Spanish social security system.
Belgium
Cycling Star Remco Evenepoel Weds Childhood Friend and Belgian Influencer Oumi Rayane
Cyclist Remco Evenepoel married last year to Oumaïma "Oumi" Rayane, a Belgian influencer of Moroccan origin who is actually his childhood friend.
Spain
Moroccan Woman Murdered by Ex-Husband in Spain After Dropping Abuse Complaint
The Moroccan woman killed by her ex-husband in Adeje, in the Tenerife region, is the fourth victim of gender-based violence in Spain. She had refused to testify against her abuser who regularly beat her, leading the judge to release him.
Spain
Moroccan Woman Murdered by Ex-Husband in Spain, Sparking Outrage Over Domestic Violence
A 44-year-old Moroccan man was arrested after stabbing to death his 46-year-old ex-wife, also of Moroccan origin, and injuring one of their children who tried to defend his mother.
Spain
Moroccan Strawberry Pickers Face Abuse and Exploitation in Spain's Huelva Fields
Moroccan seasonal workers arriving in Spain for the strawberry harvest in Huelva suffer martyrdom. They are often victims of sexual abuse and mistreatment.
Spain
Moroccan Man Arrested for Assaulting Wife on Honeymoon in Spain
A young Moroccan couple, on their honeymoon in a hotel in Saragossa, Spain, found themselves at the police station on December 30, after the 33-year-old man was accused of assaulting his 24-year-old wife.
Morocco
Moroccan Woman and Four Lovers Face Trial for Adultery and Child Endangerment
The trial of a married woman and her lovers will open at the court of first instance of Youssoufia on December 5. They are all being prosecuted in custody for "adultery, night-time home invasion and setting a bad example for children."
Spain
Moroccan-Born Spanish Footballer Makes Debut for Atlas Lionesses National Team
Maryame Atiq Ez-zity , 24, has just made her debut with the Moroccan women’s national football team. Born in Morocco, but residing in Veguellina (León) since the age of 5, she trained with the team of this city before joining the Atlas Lionesses.
Morocco
Six Moroccan Women Named Among Africa's Top 110 Exceptional Leaders
The new ranking of the 110 exceptional women in Africa for the year 2022 was published on Monday by the magazine "The New Africa". Six Moroccan women are part of this list.
France
Reality TV Star Ayem Nour Denies Kidnapping Son in Morocco Custody Dispute
Ayem Nour, accused of kidnapping her son Ayvin in Morocco, intervened live on TPMP on Wednesday. The young mother gave her version of the facts, which is very different from that of her ex-husband and the boy’s father, Vincent Miclet, who claims to have official custody of the six-year-old.