فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, a roundtable titled “Toward Fair Education: Discussing Framework Law 51-17 and Gender Stereotypes” was held in Fez as part of efforts to promote gender equality in Morocco’s education system. The event, organized by the Initiatives Association for Women’s Rights Protection in partnership with the Moroccan Association for Women for Democracy, brought together academics, experts, and stakeholders for a constructive dialogue addressing gender-related issues in education.
The discussions highlighted the challenges posed by gender stereotypes and their role in deepening inequalities within the education system, thereby limiting the opportunities for equitable education for all. Participants emphasized the significance of Framework Law 51-17 as a foundational tool to support equitable education, stressing the need for its effective implementation to achieve the desired outcomes.
Practical recommendations emerged from the roundtable, including:
- Training educators to act as ambassadors for equality in classrooms.
- Revising school curricula to eliminate content that perpetuates stereotypes.
- Organizing educational activities to foster rights-based values and equality.
- Empowering civil society, families, and educational institutions to combat stereotypes.
The event featured real-life testimonials and field experiences, shedding light on the everyday challenges students face due to gender stereotypes. These accounts underscored the urgent need for joint efforts to create an educational environment that promotes justice and equal opportunities for all.
Participants stressed that achieving equitable education requires genuine collaboration among all stakeholders, supported by political will to implement policies and programs aimed at fostering equality. They agreed that fair education is not merely an option but a necessity for building a balanced society founded on justice and equal opportunity.
The roundtable concluded with a call to continue discussions and collaborative efforts to dismantle barriers hindering gender equality in education, paving the way for a generation empowered to reach its potential without societal or cultural constraints.
source : fesnews media
