AMSSAWASS Promoting Gender Equality in Local Politics in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region

While Morocco has made significant progress in promoting women's participation in political life, challenges remain in achieving inclusive governance. In the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, women continue to face barriers such as systematic underrepresentation in key decision-making roles and entrenched sociocultural norms. These issues hinder women's political empowerment and the development of inclusive policies that address the diverse needs of our communities.

To address this gap, AIDECA through its project "AMSSAWASS: Promoting Gender Equality in Local Politics in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region" in collaboration with "Ajyal Egalité", funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Embassy of France in Morocco, and implemented by Expertise France, aims to enhance the political representation of elected women. The project strengthens their capacities through tailored training programs, personalized mentoring, and awareness-raising efforts targeting local stakeholders. Our objective is to foster the creation of inclusive policies that address the diverse needs of all community members.

Regional Seminar on the situation of Elected Women in the Region of Béni Mellal-Khénifra: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations

To raise awareness during the 16 Days of Activism campaign and present the findings from a mapping study on elected women, AIDECA, in collaboration with USMS, organized a regional seminar on December 10, 2025. The seminar focused on identifying strengths to build upon and areas for improvement in the representation of elected women. It brought together representatives from communes, CSOs, and cooperatives to explore the challenges and opportunities. Based on the results of the diagnostic, the AMSSAWASS project will offer tailored training programs designed specifically for the target group.