Moroccan parliamentarian Sanaa Badaui has called for the government to prioritize youth empowerment and provide opportunities for young people to access education, employment, and cultural activities. During a discussion on the 2027 finance bill, Badaui emphasized that the government's policies should not only focus on financial numbers but also on the impact on young people's daily lives. She stressed that young people need real opportunities to build their futures within Morocco.
Badaui highlighted the issue of access to domestic tourism, citing high costs for transportation, accommodation, and services as a barrier for many young people. She questioned the effectiveness of Morocco's diverse tourism offerings if young people cannot afford to explore them. The parliamentarian urged the government to consider mechanisms that would enable young people to discover different regions of the country, including beaches, mountains, and rural areas.
The parliamentarian also praised efforts to build sports infrastructure, such as local stadiums, but emphasized the need to ensure that young people can actually access and use these facilities. She called for affordable and accessible sports facilities, particularly for young girls. Badaui also advocated for the development of cultural spaces that would provide opportunities for young people to engage in creative activities, such as music, theater, and reading.
Badaui argued that irregular migration, known as "al-Harika" among young people, raises questions about the government's ability to provide realistic prospects for new generations. She emphasized that addressing this phenomenon requires more than just warning of the dangers of the sea; it also involves providing reasons for young people to stay in Morocco and build their futures there.
The parliamentarian stressed the importance of recognizing young people's skills and providing them with opportunities for responsibility in management, entrepreneurship, and politics. She called for an end to cronyism and favoritism, ensuring that competence and hard work are the basis for opportunities and equal chances. Badaui emphasized that young people should feel that their efforts will be rewarded.
Badaui announced that her party, the Socialist Group, will work to promote youth presence in the state's financial choices through evaluable programs, allocated funds, and specific employment, training, sports, culture, and youth tourism goals. She emphasized that the goal is not only to keep young people in Morocco but also to build conditions that enable them to achieve their aspirations.
The parliamentarian concluded that mutual respect between young people and their country depends on providing opportunities for success and a decent life. She emphasized that this can be achieved by ensuring fairness, equal opportunities, and expanded participation in public life. Badaui's call to action highlights the need for the government to prioritize youth empowerment and provide opportunities for young people to build their futures in Morocco.
Key points
- Moroccan parliamentarian Sanaa Badaui urges government to prioritize youth empowerment to combat irregular migration
- Badaui calls for increased access to education, employment, and cultural activities for young people
- The parliamentarian emphasizes the need to provide opportunities for young people to build their futures within Morocco
