Speaking at a meeting organized on this occasion, Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Aawatif Hayar, stressed that the choice of the theme of this campaign, which runs until December 10, follows the proliferation of cyber-violence that affects 1.5 million women and girls according to the HCP national survey on violence against women and men (2019).
She noted that in a climate marked by increased and widespread accessibility of women and girls to the Internet, digital violence in all its forms, including insults, threats, assaults and other forms of victimization, has recorded a notable growth on the virtual space, adding that this cyber-violence can have physical and / or psychological consequences that can affect the quality of life of victims, while negatively impacting their socio-professional activities.
Therefore, Hayar said that an awareness campaign is planned through the media with an official spot and on social networks with the hashtag #Mansektouch, in addition to the establishment of a graphic charter.
According to the Ministry, Morocco adopted in 2018 the law 103.13 on combating violence against women, which constitutes a comprehensive legal framework to combat violence against women and provide them with legal protection, through four dimensions aimed at ensuring prevention, protection, the fight against impunity and quality care.
Similarly, the Ministry is working to implement the commitments of the social pole under the Marrakech Declaration 2020 by strengthening the network of stakeholders in the care of women and girls victims of cyber violence.
The representative of UN Women in Morocco, Leila Rhioui, noted that the digital space has become a breeding ground for the manifestation of violence against women and girls, hence the importance of this national campaign to protect this social category against the risks of this phenomenon.
