The Ministry of Justice presented Morocco’s experience in reforming the Family Code and integrating unpaid domestic work as a pioneering model during the opening session of the high-level regional meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) held in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday.
Representing the ministry at this international meeting was the Director of International Cooperation and Communication, Rima Lablaïli, who showcased Morocco’s leadership steps in this area. She emphasized that recognizing domestic work as an economic contribution within the Family Code reform project represents a historic shift in promoting family justice and establishing equality and fairness.
Lablaïli affirmed that Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, has made the Family Code reform a gateway to comprehensive reform aimed at protecting women’s rights, ensuring children’s welfare, and strengthening family cohesion. She added that acknowledging domestic work marks a moment of historic fairness and a political decision that places Morocco at the forefront of countries prioritizing social justice in their legal reforms.
The speaker highlighted that the “kayd and siyāha” principle in Maliki jurisprudence reflects an advanced framework for recognizing women’s contributions to family wealth, referring to the interpretations of scholar Ibn Ardoun that underscore the depth of Moroccan values regarding equality and justice.
For her part, the ESCWA Director praised Morocco’s experience, considering it a leading reference in the Arab region that combines the constitutional and cultural references of the Kingdom with its commitment to international obligations.
According to the Ministry of Justice, this international recognition reflects Morocco’s continued establishment as a leading country in legal and social reforms, under the wise leadership of King Mohammed VI.
