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Ya Biladi
23-06-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Women's employment at the center of Moroccan-French talks in Rabat
Women's employment was the central focus of discussions held Monday in Rabat between Morocco's Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, and the French Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé. The two officials exchanged views on common challenges related to female employment, economic inclusion, and gender-responsive budgeting. They emphasized the importance of removing barriers to women's access to the labor market and highlighted models such as the social economy and women's cooperatives as key tools for empowerment. On this occasion, Nadia Fettah reaffirmed that women's employment is a strategic priority, especially in a context where unemployment remains high and women's jobs are particularly vulnerable to crises. She stressed the potential of the social and solidarity economy, particularly through women's cooperatives, as an effective lever for promoting inclusion in underserved regions and among vulnerable groups. For her part, Aurore Bergé underlined the need to tackle the structural barriers limiting women's access to employment, including disparities in career paths, the unequal distribution of parental responsibilities, and workplace organization. She added that gender equality must be seen as a shared responsibility, involving both the private sector and public policy, through an inclusive approach that ensures no one is left behind. Bergé also reiterated the importance of strengthening dialogue on equality, particularly in relation to gender-responsive budgeting, and called for a renewed focus on the social and societal impact of economic policies in a context of rising concerns around sovereignty.
Ya Biladi
22-06-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
French Minister Aurore Bergé visits Morocco to advance equality efforts
French Minister for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, is on an official visit to Morocco from June 23 to 25, 2025. The visit forms part of the strengthened and exceptional partnership initiated by the heads of state of both countries. During her stay, she will hold talks with senior Moroccan officials, including Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Naïma Ben Yahia, Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family. According to a briefing note issued ahead of the visit, Aurore Bergé will also focus on the role of women in the economy. Her agenda includes a visit to the Safran Nacelles Morocco industrial site, as well as discussions on women's training and their vital contribution to the Moroccan economy at the Institute of Aeronautics Professions. She is also scheduled to meet with civil society organizations working to promote gender equality. In addition, the minister will hold meetings with Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH); Mbarka Bouaida, President of the Association of Regions of Morocco and President of the Guelmim Oued Noun Regional Council; and Ahmed Abbadi, Secretary-General of the Rabita of Ulemas. She will also be received by André Azoulay, Advisor to King Mohammed VI. The visit is seen as a «key step toward bringing Morocco into the circle of countries that have adopted a feminist foreign policy», in the lead-up to an international conference on feminist diplomacy scheduled for Paris in October 2025, according to the same source. Aurore Bergé and Naïma Ben Yahia are also expected to announce a joint commitment to «strengthening Franco-Moroccan cooperation in training and prevention programs to combat all forms of violence against women».
Morocco World
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
France's Gender Equality Minister Visits Morocco to Help Boost Women's Empowerment
Rabat – France's Minister for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, will visit Morocco from June 23-25. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation on feminist diplomacy, human rights, and social issues, building on the strategic dialogue launched after President Emmanuel Macron's state visit in October of 2024. Central to the visit is the goal of promoting economic empowerment for women. In Rabat, Bergé is scheduled to meet with Naïma Ben Yahia, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, to discuss joint initiatives aimed at preventing violence against women. A joint declaration of intent is planned to outline the shared objective of integrating women's rights into public policy. In Nouaceur – a province near Casablanca known for its industrial zones and home to the Mohammed V International Airport – the minister will visit the Safran Nacelles industrial site along with the Institute of Aeronautics Trades to examine the role of women in the Moroccan industrial sector, focusing on vocational training and professional integration programs. Bergé will also meet with Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Economy and Finance, Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), and Ahmed Abbadi, Secretary General of the Rabita of the Ulemas – Muslim scholars – to discuss gender-related issues across governmental and institutional levels. The visit will include a review of field projects supported by the French Development Agency, such as the 'Ajyal Égalité' program, which provides support for women affected by violence. The trip may also facilitate Morocco's participation in the international conference on feminist diplomacy scheduled in Paris in October 2025. In Marrakech, Minister Bergé will visit social institutions including the Lalla Amina Center for children deprived of family care and facilities focused on women's economic empowerment. The visit aims to promote coordination among institutional, economic, and associative actors related to social inclusion and gender equality. The visit comes as Morocco ranks 137th out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report—second in the Maghreb and tenth in the Arab world. Despite slight gains in education and political representation, Morocco remains near the bottom globally in economic participation and health. By contrast, France ranks 35th and holds fourth place among G7 nations. The visit's focus on feminist diplomacy and women's empowerment reflects an official effort to advance gender equality on an international level. However, some of Bergé's previous statements expose deeper tensions within white Western feminism—where orientalist biases and selective political narratives can undermine solidarity and inclusivity. Following the murder of a Muslim man at the Khadija mosque in La Grand-Combe, southern France, Minister Aurore Bergé sparked controversy by dismissing the use of the term 'islamophobia' to describe the attack. 'I understand those who might spontaneously use it, because they see it as a way (…) to express support and empathy. But I believe it is not an appropriate term,' Bergé said. 'I also discussed this with the Prime Minister. Sometimes, we must allow for nuance. This nuance is crucial to me because I know those pushing to impose this term today do so with questionable intentions,' she added. Simultaneously, Bergé demanded a firm break from the left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) over allegations of antisemitism. Yet, these accusations are less about hostility toward Jewish people and more about LFI's outspoken condemnation of the Israeli state and its ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza—a pressing feminist issue and a litmus test of genuine political and social commitment to justice.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pornhub exits France over age verification law
The owner of Pornhub has suspended access to its website in France because of its objections to a new French law requiring pornographic sites to verify the age of their users, the country's communications regulator said Tuesday. Arcom, the regulator, said in a statement that adult entertainment company Aylo had chosen to 'shirk the requirement of protecting minors' enshrined in digital regulations 'by suspending access to its content in France, including for adults.' That's despite the 'numerous technical solutions on the market (allowing) users' age to be verified while ensuring the protection of their personal data,' the regulator added. Aylo runs several pornography sites and is owned by Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners. Reuters cited a spokesperson for Pornhub Tuesday as saying that Aylo had also suspended access in France to its sites YouPorn and Redtube. In 2024, France accounted for the second-biggest audience for Pornhub on a daily basis behind the United States, according to the website. Last year, France enacted a law mandating that pornographic sites implement stricter age-verification technology. That could include asking users to provide their bank card details, Arcom said in an October document detailing aspects of the law's implementation. According to French newspaper Le Monde, Aylo has previously argued that users' ages should be checked from their device — such as their smartphone or computer — and should thus be the responsibility of tech companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft, rather than the pornography sites themselves. Neither Aylo nor Ethical Capital Partners immediately responded to a request for comment from CNN. Aurore Bergé, French gender equality minister, said in a post on X Tuesday that Aylo's decision meant 'there will be less violent, degrading and humiliating content accessible to minors in France.' 'Pornhub, YouPorn, and Redtube refuse to comply with our legal framework and decide to leave. Good!' she said. Around the world, jurisdictions are ramping up efforts to protect minors online. In the United States, 19 states — home to more than a third of Americans — have in recent years passed laws requiring pornographic sites to confirm a user's age by checking a government-issued ID or scanning their face, among other methods. The laws have led some of the largest adult sites, including Pornhub, to block users from those states, rather than paying millions for ID-checking services. And, last week, the European Commission launched an investigation into Pornhub and three other major adult websites, accusing them of not complying with regulations designed to protect minors from accessing pornography. The bloc's executive body said in a statement lat week that it is developing an age-verification app to allow people to prove they are older than 18 without revealing other information about themselves online. Catherine Nicholls, Isabelle Chapman, Casey Tolan and Allison Morrow contributed reporting.
CNN
04-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
Pornhub exits France over age verification law
The owner of Pornhub has suspended access to its website in France because of its objections to a new French law requiring pornographic sites to verify the age of their users, the country's communications regulator said Tuesday. Arcom, the regulator, said in a statement that adult entertainment company Aylo had chosen to 'shirk the requirement of protecting minors' enshrined digital regulations 'by suspending access to its content in France, including for adults.' That's despite the 'numerous technical solutions on the market (allowing) users' age to be verified while ensuring the protection of their personal data,' the regulator added. Aylo runs several pornography sites and is owned by Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners. Reuters cited a spokesperson for Pornhub on Tuesday as saying that Aylo had also suspended access in France to its sites YouPorn and Redtube. In 2024, France accounted for the second-biggest audience for Pornhub on a daily basis behind the United States, according to the website. Last year, France enacted a law mandating that pornographic sites implement stricter age-verification technology. That could include asking users to provide their bank card details, Arcom said in an October document detailing aspects of the law's implementation. According to French newspaper Le Monde, Aylo has previously argued that users' ages should be checked from their device — such as their smartphone or computer — and should thus be the responsibility of tech companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft, rather than the pornography sites themselves. Neither Aylo nor Ethical Capital Partners immediately responded to a request for comment from CNN. Aurore Bergé, French gender equality minister, said in a post on X on Tuesday that Aylo's decision meant 'there will be less violent, degrading and humiliating content accessible to minors in France.' 'Pornhub, YouPorn, and Redtube refuse to comply with our legal framework and decide to leave. Good!' she said. Around the world, jurisdictions are ramping up efforts to protect minors online. In the United States, 19 states — home to more than a third of Americans — have in recent years passed laws requiring pornographic sites to confirm a user's age by checking a government-issued ID or scanning their face, among other methods. The laws have led some of the largest adult sites, including Pornhub, to block users from those states, rather than paying millions for ID-checking services. And, last week, the European Commission launched an investigation into Pornhub and three other major adult websites, accusing them of not complying with regulations designed to protect minors from accessing pornography. The bloc's executive body said in a statement lat week that it is developing an age-verification app to allow people to prove they are older than 18 without revealing other information about themselves online. Catherine Nicholls, Isabelle Chapman, Casey Tolan and Allison Morrow contributed reporting.
