Researchers and civil society actors underlined, Thursday in Fez, the importance of the framework law relating to the system of education, training and scientific research to establish gender equality and ensure equitable teaching and quality.
Participants indicated, during a round table organized by the Moubadarate association for the protection of women’s rights with the support of the African Women’s Development Fund, that Law No. 51.17 constitutes a valuable opportunity for the implementation level of education policies and strengthening the transformation of society towards gender equality.
The president of the Regional Human Rights Commission in Fez-Meknes, Abderrahmane Amrani, stressed that the theme of this meeting is at the center of the concerns of the National Human Rights Council, in particular of the permanent commission responsible for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of human rights in public policies and the adaptation of legislation.
Mr. Amrani added that the main axes of this theme concern in particular learning, school textbooks and stereotypes, emphasizing in this regard the importance of carrying out research in the field.
For her part, the representative of the Moubadarate association, Houda Yousfi Filali, indicated that this debate is part of the project “Combat stereotypes based on gender in education”, financed by the African Fund for Education. Women’s Development, an institution that supports the rights and empowerment of women across Africa.
She added that the project aims to combat gender stereotypes in the Moroccan education system and rebuild gender relations, in order to create an equitable and sustainable educational environment that improves girls’ chances of achieving their full potential.
The president of the Regional Center for Educational and Professional Guidance at the Regional Academy of Education and Training of Fez-Meknes, Ismail Rabii noted the importance of strengthening initiatives aimed at consolidating the principle of equality between girls and the boys.
In this context, he reviewed the programs and laws which govern the education system, in particular the National Charter for Education and Training and the emergency program.
