The technical launch workshop of the project carried out by the Tazghart Association and funded by the CEPEJ under the MA JUST Programme offered an opportunity to observe that activities aimed at strengthening women’s access to legal information are already well established in the region and respond to a concrete need.
Since the start of the project in April, 65 legal consultations for women have already been organised, according to information provided by the Tazghart Association. These consultations enable women living in isolated villages of the Middle Atlas to better understand their rights, receive guidance in their administrative or legal steps, and obtain initial legal information tailored to their situation.
The initiative in Azrou is based on a community based approach. The multifunctional centre of Azrou, managed by the Tazghart Association in collaboration with the National Mutual Aid Agency, serves as a place of reception, listening, and guidance for women. It also provides temporary accommodation for women victims of violence, offering a safe space when needed.
By facilitating access to clear and accessible legal information, the project helps reduce the obstacles faced by women in vulnerable situations as they seek justice. The first consultations carried out in Azrou highlight the importance of local support capable of linking information, protection, and referral to the appropriate services.
The actions undertaken in Azrou by the Tazghart Association are implemented within the framework of the MA JUST programme, “Towards a more protective, more accessible and more efficient justice system”, co funded by the Council of Europe and the European Union, and implemented by the Council of Europe.