The Commander of the Faithful, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, addressed a Royal Message to the Head of Government concerning the revision of the Family Code (Moudawana).
This Royal Message comes in implementation of the Royal decision announced by His Majesty in the 2022 Throne Speech, and embodies the benevolent care that He, may God glorify Him, constantly devotes to advancing women's issues and the family in general.
Alongside instructing the Head of Government through this message, His Majesty entrusted the practical supervision of preparing this major reform, jointly and collectively, to the Ministryyty of Justice, the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power, and the Presidency of the Public Prosecution, given the centrality of the legal and judicial dimensions of this issue.
His Majesty also called upon the aforementioned institutions to closely involve other bodies directly concerned with this issue, foremost among them the Supreme Scientific Council, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), and the governmental authority in charge of solidarity, social inclusion, and the family, while also opening up to civil society organizations and actors, researchers, and specialists.
The High Royal Instructions dictate that the proposals for amendments resulting from these extensive participatory consultations be submitted for the High Consideration of His Majesty the King, the Commander of the Faithful and the guarantor of citizens' rights and freedoms, within a maximum period of six months, prior to the government drafting a bill in this regard and submitting it to Parliament for approval.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
The United Nations praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s forward-looking vision for future generations, highlighting the importance of collective action to build a human-centered and sustainable development model. It also noted that this vision has become even more relevant in light of the challenges exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly social inequalities and the spread of misinformation.
The Council of the League of Arab States praised the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to protect Al-Quds Al-Sharif and support the resilience of the Palestinian people. It also highlighted the fieldwork of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency in preserving the city’s Arab and Islamic identity.
