Women MPS, associations support family law reforms proposed by Moroccan king
Morocco, Politics, 11/1/2003

Several women associations and women parliament members have voiced support to the proposed family law (Mudawana) reforms announced by the Moroccan king on October 10, describing the amendments as "an initiative that would contribute to the edification of a modernist and democratic society."

These reforms put family under the joint responsibility of spouses, make polygamy almost impossible and re-organize marriage and divorce regulations.

The 35 Women members of the House of Representatives said in a message to the king the proposed reforms are a "landmark" that does justice to women, preserve men's dignity and protect children's interests.

The reforms reflect the king's resolve to promote the situation of women while respecting the principles of Islam, they said.

For their part, several women associations called the reforms a "victory" for Morocco and an evidence to a strong political will to halt the injustice toward Moroccan women.

The new initiative giving more rights to both men and women will definitely have a positive impact on families, said the associations in a message addressed to the king.

The national coordination commission of women associations said the reforms meet the aspirations of Moroccan citizens and enhance justice, equity and equality in conformity with the teachings of Islam and international conventions. The commission also hailed the sovereign's decision to refer the family law proposals to parliament.

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