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Launched during a meeting organized by the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, in partnership with the office of the United Nations Population Fund in Morocco (UNFPA), this campaign is part of the framework of the implementation of the guidelines of King Mohammed VI aimed at promoting the conditions of women in different social, economic, cultural and environmental areas.
Continuing from November 25thwhich coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in December 10 (World Human Rights Day), the campaign is also part of the ministry’s efforts to guarantee a safe family environment that rejects violence, based on the values of dialogue and education, even to consolidate the values of equality and living together within the Moroccan family.
Speaking on this occasion, the Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, Naima Ben Yahiaemphasized the preventive approach, which makes it possible to promote the values of equality and the culture of living together starting from the family and in favor of the family and society, stressing that it is development that offers women and girls a family environment enabling their effective participation in public life, their contribution in various fields and the preservation of their rights and dignity.
Ms. Ben Yahya recalled that Morocco was the first country in the region to launch a national strategy to combat violence against women, a related implementation plan, as well as major programs including the various governmental and non-governmental departments, civil society and international organizations.
For her part, the UNFPA representative in Morocco, Marielle Sanderwelcomed the organization of this campaign which “aims to support the family and fight against the various forms of violence within it”, which makes it possible to build a generation aware of its rights and obligations, and acting in the development of his country.
The Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Barakafor his part, noted that the protection of women and girls from violence “is not a distinct or isolated issue, but rather is part of global issues closely linked to multiple areas such as education, health, employment and development”, stressing that this campaign reflects the commitment of all government departments to continue efforts in favor of equity and the fight against various forms of violence against women.
For his part, the Secretary General of the Presidency of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Hicham Bellaouinoted that the strengthening of penal policy in the field of combating violence against women constitutes an essential step to achieve justice and preserve the rights of women, recalling that violence against of women in Morocco, like several other countries, represents a serious challenge which requires the operationalization of effective penal policies which contribute to putting an end to this phenomenon and protecting the victims.
Mr. Bellaoui noted that the fight against violence against women requires coordination between various actors in society, including judicial authorities, security services, non-governmental organizations and health agencies, in order to establish a comprehensive support network providing the necessary legal, psychological and medical assistance to victims, in addition to the development of legislation and legal mechanisms capable of guaranteeing a safe environment that protects women from all forms of violence.
The vice-president of the National Union of Women of Morocco, Amina Oufroukhifor her part, stressed that the Union has been a pioneer in the field of defending women’s rights, working for the promotion of equality and the elimination of all forms of discrimination, noting that the Women’s empowerment constitutes one of the major development projects in Morocco.
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