Moroccan women face nomination and empowerment gaps

The article presents preliminary results from the Political Representation Barometer for Women in Morocco, conducted by the Democratic Association for Moroccan Women. It reveals significant gaps in women's representation within political parties. The data showed that 58.3% of parties recorded a poor level of women’s nominations, compared to only 25% that performed well, with considerable variation in the extent to which women’s political empowerment and party policies supporting gender equality are integrated. The report also highlighted a lack of transparency in the criteria for selecting female candidates, with women's chances being influenced by financial considerations and their placement on party lists. There is limited representation of women in local elections, and their positions are not sufficient to assess their prospects of reaching Parliament. In conclusion, the report emphasizes that improving women's political empowerment requires translating declared commitments into clear and sustainable policies, developing mechanisms within parties to enhance women’s presence in decision-making positions, and moving beyond merely increasing the number of female candidates.

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