The Association for the Challenge of Equality and Citizenship has submitted a memorandum to the newly appointed Head of Government, Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, requesting that the government's program include 12 key priorities related to family and equality issues. These priorities include reviewing the legal and institutional framework for combating violence against women, completing the review of the Family Code, and reforming the penal code.
The association emphasizes that issues related to women and equality should not be limited to sectoral programs, but rather be integrated into all public policies, from planning and programming to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The group is also calling for clear goals, a timeline, and measurable indicators to track progress. This approach aims to ensure that women's rights are mainstreamed across all government policies.
The association's memorandum highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing violence against women, including the development of a legal and institutional framework to combat digital violence. The group is also advocating for increased political participation and representation of women in decision-making positions, as well as protection from political and digital violence.
In addition to these priorities, the association is calling for the adoption of a national policy on care economy, the institutionalization of a gender-responsive budget, and the promotion of territorial justice in policies targeting women. The group also recommends updating the National Charter on Women's Image in the Media to reflect changes in the media and digital landscape.
The association believes that the government's program should be developed in consultation with civil society, including women's rights organizations and national experts. This would ensure that the program is informed by the experiences and expertise of those working on women's rights and equality issues.
The development of the government's program is seen as an opportunity to build on previous achievements and progress in promoting women's rights and equality. The association's memorandum provides a roadmap for the government to prioritize women's rights and equality issues, and to ensure that these issues are mainstreamed across all government policies.
The new government's program is expected to be presented in the coming weeks, and it remains to be seen whether the association's recommendations will be taken into account. Women's rights groups are eagerly awaiting the government's response to their demands, and are hopeful that the new administration will prioritize issues related to family and equality.
Key points
- The association is calling for the government to prioritize 12 key issues related to family and equality.
- The group is advocating for increased political participation and representation of women in decision-making positions.
- The association recommends updating the National Charter on Women's Image in the Media to reflect changes in the media and digital landscape.
