Rabha El Haymar
Rabha El Haymar | |
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Nationality | Morocco |
Known for | campaigning for the rights of illegitimate children |
Rabha El Haymar is a
Life
El Haymar was not married when she became a mother and this birth was outside the societal norms then present in Morocco.
The story of El Haymar's struggles was filmed by Dorothy Perkin and the resulting work was titled "Bastards".[4] After the documentary was broadcast on Moroccan TV it attracted national and international attention concerning the rights of Moroccan children born to unmarried parents.[1]
El Haymar's action and her willingness to stand up as an unmarried mother was recognised in 2024 when she became an
Further proposals for reform of Morocco's family code have been called for by Mohammed VI. If he supports the proposals, they will be sent to the government and parliament for legal definition to become part of the Moroccan family code.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d News, Mahamadou Simpara-Morocco World. "Rabha El Haymar: A Story of Courage and Advocacy for Single Mothers". www.moroccoworldnews.com. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Family Code: Morocco". Pathfinders. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ a b "Moroccan Rabha El Haymar receives U.S. International Women of Courage Award – The North Africa Post". Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ a b "2024 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2024-03-11.