Morocco to cancel some reservations on international conventions

Moroccan human rights minister, Mohamed Aujjar, said on Friday his department is preparing a project to cancel reservations expressed by Morocco on some international conventions, provided that they do not contradict Islam and the constitution.

The official told a press conference, held to present Morocco's 2nd periodic report on the implementation of the international convention for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, explained that gains achieved in several fields have led Morocco to reduce reservations it had on international conventions.

Morocco is strictly observing international conventions it has ratified, in the respect of Islam teachings and national law, he insisted.

Morocco will present a comprehensive report on the situation of women in Morocco, with accurate statistics on the access of women to executive positions and data on efforts made by Morocco to fight gender-based discrimination, promote women's rights to education, health services and work and struggle against exploitation and violence against women.

The report was compiled by several ministerial department, including the ministries of family, solidarity and social action, education and youth, justice and human rights.