2026 Elections: Women’s political participation grapples with party politics
Source: Yabiladi
As tensions mount within the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) over allegations that women's nominations are being monetized, the selection process for regional candidates in the upcoming September 2026 elections reveals a broader issue of systemic political violence, transcending any single party.
Following their initial public comments, Meriem Jamal Idrissi, a lawyer and member of the USFP national council and the national secretariat of socialist women, along with Manal Tekal from the party’s political bureau, have intensified their critique of the mechanisms meant to bolster women's participation.
Practices Undermining Affirmative Action
Having called for an investigation into suspicions of «payments for nominations», Jamal Idrissi told Yabiladi that this issue isn't confined to one party. She emphasized, «Although political violence isn't clearly defined by law, it parallels the economic, social, and psychological violence recognized legally. Women in public affairs face exclusion and constrained decision-making power.»
As tensions mount within the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) over allegations that women's nominations are being monetized, the selection process for regional candidates in the upcoming September 2026 elections reveals a broader issue of systemic political violence, transcending any single party.
Following their initial public comments, Meriem Jamal Idrissi, a lawyer and member of the USFP national council and the national secretariat of socialist women, along with Manal Tekal from the party’s political bureau, have intensified their critique of the mechanisms meant to bolster women's participation.
Practices Undermining Affirmative Action
Having called for an investigation into suspicions of «payments for nominations», Jamal Idrissi told Yabiladi that this issue isn't confined to one party. She emphasized, «Although political violence isn't clearly defined by law, it parallels the economic, social, and psychological violence recognized legally. Women in public affairs face exclusion and constrained decision-making power.»