Citizenship Campaign's regional coordinators plan activities like seminars, workshops, training sessions, etc., in their regions in partnership with other non governmental organizations. These events and activities spread awareness, mobilize diverse groups of people, and advocate for change.
The International Campaign launched on Sep 6, 2006 with a panel discussion on Women as Equal Citizens: Advocating for Change in Muslim-Majority Societies. Launch event materials, including photos, presentations, and audio are available.
The Moroccan Government recently introduced a new bill to reform the Nationality Code for Moroccan women and children. We interviewed Rabéa Naciri, the President of ADFM, to find out more about the bill, its impact, and the next steps for women’s organizations in Morocco.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on February 2nd, 2007
Press Release from Moroccan Women’s Organization ADFM: Today, we are noting with great satisfaction that children born to Moroccan mothers from foreign fathers, as well as those born before the bill was adopted, can have the Moroccan nationality. We are excited about this victory but we want to be clear that we will keep pressuring the Government for FULL reform of Morocco’s Nationality Code.
Continue Reading | Posted by rabea lemrini on January 26th, 2007
لقد أصدرت العضوات في منظمة “الجمعية الديمقراطية لنساء المغرب”(ADFM) بياناً صحفياً ردا على الإصلاح الذي أجرته الحكومة المغربية على قانون الجنسية المغربي وذلك في الثامن عشر من شهركانون الثاني/يناير 2007.
وجاء على لسان العضوات: “نحن جد متحمسات لهذا النصر ولكننا سوف نبقي الضغط على الحكومة لإجراء إصلاح شامل لقانون الجنسية المغربي”
Continue Reading | Posted by marion on January 26th, 2007
On January 18, 2007, the Moroccan Government passed a bill reforming the country’s nationality code which will now enable women the right to pass on their nationality to their children. A government spokesperson reported this was a result of pressure from women’s organizations.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on January 25th, 2007
In July of 2005, the Royal Court of Morocco delivered a speech promising that the Moroccan Nationality Code would be amended in order for women to pass on their nationality to their children.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on December 19th, 2006
This is the sixth and final podcast from the “Claiming Equal Citizenship” launch event. This is a podcast of the Question and Answer Session at the event.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on November 20th, 2006
Azar Nafisi is featured in this fifth podcast from the launch of the “Claiming Equal Citizenship” Campaign.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on November 15th, 2006
The fourth podcast from the “Claiming Equal Citizenship” Campaign launch highlights the remarks of Asma Khader, General Coordinator of Sisterhood Is Global Institute/Jordan (SIGI/J).
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on November 13th, 2006
Association des Femmes Chefs de Famille (AFCF), launches a campaign in Mauritania to advocate for equal rights to nationality for men and women.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on November 10th, 2006
Amina is the Executive Committee Member of Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM) in Morocco. In this audio clip, she discusses ADFM’s role in the efforts to amend Article 6 of Morocco’s Nationality Code.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on November 9th, 2006