A new decree was issued in the Moroccan Official Bulletin to establish a National Committee for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, under the supervision and jurisdiction of the Head of Government.
According to the contents of the legislation, the committee is entrusted with proposing a plan to accelerate the implementation of gender equality and ensure adequate tracking mechanisms for the government to follow up on its progress.
The committee will additionally be tasked with tracking the implementation of international conventions and accords related to women and gender equality, that Morocco has ratified or acceded to.
Proposing various measures necessary to achieve gender equality and striving to reinforce the values of gender equality are also among the committee’s responsibilities.
The committee is also entrusted with proposing necessary measures to ensure good coordination between various governmental authorities in order to implement the contents of national policies and plans in the field of protecting and advancing women’s rights.
The new body will additionally have a consulting role and will be involved in consultations with private sector bodies and civil society associations to strengthen communication with them regarding the necessary directions needed to advance Women’s rights and economic and social empowerment.
The committee is scheduled to prepare an annual report on the achievements of government sectors in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The commission, headed by the Head of Government or a governmental authority designated by him, will consist of representatives of all government sectors, in addition to the High Commissioner for Planning, the Ministerial Delegate for Human Rights, the President of the Association of Regions and the Association of Communities and Regions, and the President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises.
The committee will also include three representatives of associations and NGOs active in the field of women’s rights among its members, who will be appointed by the Head of Government.
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