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Othman Regragui worked as a research assistant at MEI’s North Africa and Sahel program. He holds a Master’s degree in International Security, Diplomacy, and MENA studies from the Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). He previously worked as a research assistant at the Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS) in France, where he delivered a report on Morocco-Spain bilateral relations. His work focuses on North Africa and the Middle East and covers key regional thematic issues, including diplomacy, security, human rights, and culture. Othman is fluent in Arabic, French, English, and Spanish.
Women’s Reproductive Rights and Abortion in Morocco: Regulatory Reforms Should Not Miss the Bigger Picture
The recent death of a 14-year-old girl following a botched “back alley” abortion at the house of her abuser is the latest reminder of the need to better protect women’s reproductive rights in Morocco and should push Moroccan authorities to address the multi-faceted social, legal, and economic drivers behind unwanted pregnancies.
