Riad Mazour Undermines Moroccan Women
Social media platforms circulated a wave of controversy after the Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment, and Economic Integration, Riad Mzour, made an error during the official handover ceremony. He referred to the Minister Delegate, Madiha Khair, as "3 and a half ministers," implying that there was only one minister, which was understood as a diminishment of her status and an indication of gender discrimination. This expression was used in a formal context attended by officials, sparking criticism about the decline in women's standing and its negative impact on efforts to empower women in government sectors. Notably, Minister Khair has achieved significant successes, including securing 21,000 votes linked to strategic decision-making positions. Commentators considered that this conduct threatens the gains made through constitutional gender parity and encourages institutional discrimination, while women's rights advocates are calling for respect and recognition of her position.
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