Fatima SadiqiMorocco's King, Mohammed VI, introduced sweeping reforms across the country in 2004 which were designed to eradicate discrimination - he ushered in new laws on equality, divorce rights and on polygamy.
Shiulie Ghosh of Al Jazeera English TV interviewed Fatima Sadiqi on Women's Day to explore the repercussions of these reforms. Fatima is Professor of Linguistics and Gender Studies at the University of Fez, as well as Director General of the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music. She commented that 'family law is no longer just a women's thing, but social'.
This is an interesting interview that includes coverage of the tribulations of single mothers in Casablanca who are supported by one of the few organisations available to help them, Feminine Solidarity.
See the interview - Everywoman - Family Law changes in Morocco -
Tags: Moroccan Morocco Fes, Maghreb news
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