VOICED: Women in Morocco still steps behind men

The video discusses a support group in Casablanca where women like Aisha seek legal counseling due to domestic violence. It highlights Morocco's 2004 family law reforms, which empower women by allowing divorce without a husband's consent and raising the marriage age to 18. However, challenges remain, such as underage marriages and judicial discretion in law application. The video also touches on inheritance laws based on Islamic Sharia, which favor sons over daughters. Despite reforms, many Moroccan women still face significant legal and societal challenges.

What significant change did the 2004 family law reform bring for women like Aisha?

• It allowed men to have multiple wives.

• It prohibited all forms of marriage.

• It reduced the legal age of marriage to 16.

• It allowed women to divorce without their husband's consent.

What is a major issue with the implementation of the marriage laws in Morocco?

• Judges have too much discretion in granting marriage dispensations.

• The law is strictly enforced with no exceptions.

• The legal age of marriage is not specified.

• All marriages are now conducted online.

What trend was observed in rural areas between 2006 and 2007 regarding marriages?

• A complete halt in marriages.

• A 50% increase in marriages between minors.

• An increase in marriages involving foreigners.

• A decrease in marriages involving minors.

What aspect of inheritance laws is highlighted as needing reform?

• Inheritance is equally divided among all children.

• Inheritance laws currently favor daughters over sons.

• Inheritance is only given to the eldest child.

• Sons receive double the inheritance compared to daughters.

Despite legal reforms, what challenge do many Moroccan women still face?

• Unlimited financial resources.

• Continued struggle against societal norms.

• No access to education.

• Complete freedom in all legal matters.