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GlobalGirl Media Morocco launched its first training in September 2011. Headquartered in Rabat, the program’s partner is Institute Specialise du Cinema et L’Audiovisuel, (ISCA). Over 40 young women have been trained in digital media, producing over 30 videos and blogs. The trainees file reports throughout the year. Read more…

  • Message de Malika Slimani

    The case of Malika Slimani against her rapist is just a case among many others in Morocco. But it is very important because it invites us to debate about the judicial (or legal) definition of rape in our country. Hear Malika Slimani express herself concerning her rape case.

  • Portrait of an Artist: Amina Costo

    September 13, 2012 by Team Venus Spirit   A portrait of artist Amina Costo -  a carpet-weaver who started painting only after her husband fell ill and could not work anymore. Her earnings from paintings and carpets have helped her to raise her 8 children and provide a livelihood for herself and her family.

  • Rapping in Rabat

    September 19, 2012 By TEAM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT Dealeuz de Rim, a female rapper based in Rabat, talks about why she chose to rap, and the challenges she, and other young women rappers,  face in breaking into the male-dominated rap music scene in Morocco.

  • Women Behind the Bar Counter

    September 17, 2012 By TEAM VENUS SPIRIT There are very few women who work in bars in Morocco due to the negative stigma attached to the work. But we rarely hear from these women themselves. What compelled them to work in this field and what are their perspectives? GGM finds out.

  • Moroccan Women in Journalism

    September 17, 2012 by TEAM FREE SOULS GGM looks at the challenges facing women journalists in Morocco. Do female journalists face greater difficulties than men working in Morocco? Do they have equal power, or are they assigned to cover only “fluff” subjects?

  • “Just A Woman”

    September 10, 2012 By Hajar EDDARIF “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman“ – Simone de Beauvoir Ahmed, a 45-year old Moroccan man, the father of Salim, (4 years old), also became the father of Farid a few weeks ago. Ahmed the businessman expressed his joy and his relief too, partly because his wife is recovering from her [...]

    “Just A Woman”

  • My Voice is Important: Rabat 2012

    September 6, 2012 GlobalGirls in Rabat, Morocco tell the world why their voices are so important!

  • Morocco Protests Rape-Marriage Law and Amina Filali Death

    Activists organized sit-in to protest law that allows a rapist to marry his victim as a way of avoiding prosecution.

  • US Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer speaks to GlobalGirl

    GlobalGirls of Morocco meet Melanne Verveer, US Ambassador At Large for Global Women’s Issues to discuss the importance of women in our global society.

  • Moroccan Citizens from Marrakech Give their Opinions on the Value of Voting

    GGM Reporters in Marrakech interview people and politicians about their views on the elections of November 25, 2011. Featuring an interview with the first female mayor in Morocco!

TOP NEWS

School Dropout

School Dropout

GlobalGirl Media and ISCA partner to highlight the issue of high school dropouts in Morocco.   ... Read more.

Womens Rights/Human Rights

Widows

Widows

GlobalGirl Media and ISCA profile widows in Morocco. ... Read more.

Health & Environment

My Mom’s Cancer

My Mom’s Cancer

December 4, 2012 By: Salma Takky   I was shocked when I found out two years ago that my mom had Breast Cancer. Death was the first thing that ran to my mind when I... Read more.

Politics & Society

Debate on the legal definition of ‘rape’ in Morocco

Debate on the legal definition of ‘rape’ in Morocco

By: Marwa Belghazi and Nada Rifki January 29, 2013 The case of Malika Slimani against Hassan Arif is just a case among many others in Morocco. But it is very important because... Read more.

Arts & Culture

USAID Youth Speak Event

USAID Youth Speak Event

GlobalGirls participate in USAID’s Youth Speak event at the Ramada Hotel in Fes, Morocco, on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Photos courtesy of David McDonald.   ... Read more.