Moroccan advocate for single mothers receive $1m award
19/11/2009
The Opus Foundation recently honoured grass-roots activist Aicha Ech-Chenna for her work to help Moroccan single mothers achieve dignity and self-sufficiency.
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Mediterranean ministers embrace women's rights
18/11/2009
New projects to promote leadership roles for women will strengthen democracy, according to ministers from Mediterranean countries who met recently in Marrakech.
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New UPM body targets violence against Mediterranean women
13/11/2009
The Union for the Mediterranean (UPM) agreed on Thursday (November 12th) to create a regional foundation and co-operation network to advance women's...
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Morocco hosts Union for the Mediterranean gender equality forum
12/11/2009
The 2nd Euro-Mediterranean ministerial conference on gender equality and women's rights opened in Marrakech on Wednesday (November 11th), MAP reporte...
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Report: Morocco must involve women in development projects
12/11/2009
While Morocco's human development projects have gained ground, a recent study found that local efforts could benefit from more participation by women and young people.
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Arab female journalists train in Tunis
11/11/2009
The Organisation of Arab Women (OFA) and UNESCO on Tuesday (November 10th) in Tunis launched a training workshop for Arab women broadcast journalists...
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Morocco striker Chamakh to sponsor female rally crew
10/11/2009
Moroccan international and Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh will sponsor a crew for the 2010 edition of the all-female Moroccan desert rally "Aïcha...
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Tunisia win UNAF women's tournament
08/11/2009
Hosts Tunisia defeated Egypt 6-2 at the North African Football Union (UNAF) women's tournament on Friday (November 6th), TAP reported. Algeria finish...
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Euromed ministers to hold gender equality forum in Morocco
08/11/2009
The 2nd Euro-Mediterranean ministerial conference on gender equality will open in Marrakesh on November 11th, MAP reported on Saturday (November 7th)...
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Tunisia beat Algeria at UNAF women's tournament
05/11/2009
Tunisia defeated Algeria 1-0 at a North African Football Union (UNAF) women's tournament match played Wednesday (November 4th) in Hammam-Sousse, TAP...
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Union of Arab Women Investors boosts entrepreneurs
04/11/2009
Morocco has earned the recognition of the Union of Arab Women Investors for its support for businesswomen.
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Mauritania film festival to highlight female directors
23/10/2009
Mauritania's 4th National Film Week (SENAF) opens on Friday (October 23rd) in Nouakchott, ANI reported. More than 20 foreign filmmakers will take par...
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Bridal trousseau tradition at odds with rising Algerian prices
16/10/2009
Despite the high cost, Algerian families adhere to tradition when it comes to selecting their daughters' bridal trousseaux.
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Youngest candidate in Tunisian elections seeks change
15/10/2009
The youngest candidate in Tunisia's upcoming elections, Mona Weslati, is looking to give youth more chances to shape their country's future.
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Moroccans assess Moudawana progress
09/10/2009
As Moroccans celebrate both the second National Women's Day and the six-year anniversary of the Moudawana this week-end, citizens, activists and government officials talk about the family law's successes and shortcomings.
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