In Casablanca, a new network for Moroccan women has been launched, bringing together women in Morocco and those living abroad to stay connected, support each other and have a stronger voice in public life.
The Moroccan Women Leaders Network was officially launched on Saturday. The aim is simple: connect Moroccan women across countries, encourage cooperation, and make it easier to share experience and skills.
It started from the 2024 Moroccan diaspora awards. Organisers say the goal is to go beyond borders and stop Moroccan women working in isolation, whether they are in Morocco or abroad.
The network also wants to play a role in discussions on women’s rights and social issues, through meetings, research and shared experiences.
Amale Daoud, who leads the network, pointed out that women make up nearly half of Morocco’s diaspora. In her view, that alone makes coordination and organisation necessary if their voices are to be properly heard.
At the launch, a study was presented on how Moroccan women abroad view planned changes to the country’s family law, the Moudawana.
The study, Reform of the Moudawana, expectations and priorities of Moroccan women abroad, looked at their concerns, daily realities and what they expect from the reforms.
Hafida Bachir, who heads the Belgian association Vie Féminine, said the issue comes from real experience on the ground. She said Moroccan women abroad deal directly with these legal changes through paperwork, consulates and family situations spread across countries.
The findings show strong engagement and a clear demand for reforms that match real life, not just legal theory.
They also call for a more inclusive approach that reflects the variety of family situations within the Moroccan diaspora.
The survey focused on Moroccan women living in Belgium, across different ages and backgrounds, and will be used in ongoing discussions about the future of the law.
