Morocco: More Than 5500 Cases Of VAW Against Women in 2007
Many thanks to Dorinda Moreno for passing along this report:
“Fez (east of Rabat), Feb.20 - A total of 5,650 cases of violence against women, including 3,010 at workplaces, were reported in 2007 in Morocco, according to Fez-based Center for People’s Rights (French acronym CDG).
Violence against women climaxed in May with 680 documented cases, while some 660 cases were reported in April, 635 in November, 577 in October, 571 in February, 530 in June, 525 in March, 420 in July, 416 in September, 262 in January and 160 in December, director of the center, Jamal Chahdi, said.
General violence acts include rape, physical violence, non-payment of alimony, eviction from marital home, repudiation, insults, abuse and sexual harassment, while violence at workplaces include illegal dismissal, not reporting work hours, sexual harassment, denial of insurance or compensation for extra-hours and disrespect of the Labor Code.”
Filed under: Uncategorized, Atrocities, Misogyny, Gender-Based Violence
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