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Moroccan women’s rights activists use the 68th Commission on the Status of Women to call for another historic reform of the country’s Family Code
In 2004, after decades of advocacy by women’s and human rights groups, Morocco’s Parliament adopted a new Family Code, called the Moudawana. The 2004 Moudawana reform was considered one of the most important family law reforms for women’s rights in the MENA region. The legislation recognized women’s right to self-guardianship, child custody, and raised the legal age of marriage.
Voices from the Feminist Movement: Exploring Women's Oral Histories for Women's History Month (Part One)
In the month of March people around the world celebrate the many ways that women leaders have contributed to shaping our world. This women’s history month we invite you to explore and share the stories of activists who have dedicated their lives to advancing the rights of women and girls and safeguarding human rights.