Human Rights Council - Violence against Women - May 2012
Date: May 1, 2012
Country: Morocco
Issues: Gender-Based Violence, International Advocacy, Women's Rights
Mechanism: UN Universal Periodic Review
Report Type: Stakeholder Report
Country: Morocco
Issues: Gender-Based Violence, International Advocacy, Women's Rights
Mechanism: UN Universal Periodic Review
Report Type: Stakeholder Report
Collaborator: Global Rights
The report focuses on Morocco's compliance with its treaty obligations as they relate to violence against women. The report found that domestic violence is a widespread problem in Morocco that requires immediate attention. The Government of Morocco has not fulfilled its treaty obligations to prevent domestic violence, protect victims, and hold perpetrators accountable.
