The Menassat Center for Research and Social Studies is organizing a seminar to present the findings of its qualitative research study, "Individual Freedoms: What Moroccans Say." The event will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 4 p.m. at Novotel Mohammedia.

This research, conducted over sixteen months by Menassat’s scientific team, builds on a previous quantitative study involving 1,311 Moroccans, adding depth through 80 in-depth interviews. The study explores Moroccans’ perspectives on freedom of worship, sexuality, and bodily autonomy, as well as their attitudes toward legal provisions related to individual freedoms.

Given the complexity of these themes, Menassat has undertaken two successive field studies to go beyond numerical data and capture the nuanced meanings Moroccans attach to individual freedoms. While statistics provide valuable insights, a qualitative approach was necessary to grasp the broader social and cultural dynamics at play.

According to the official press release, this report is the result of collaborative work by the Menassat team and participants in the JIL Program. The research was led by Professor Aziz Mechouat, along with sociologists Professor Mohcine Mohammed Rahouti and Professor Abderrahmane Zekriti. Researchers from various disciplines, as well as young doctoral students trained through the JIL Program, contributed to the fieldwork and the development of key findings presented in the report.

As a scientific hub, the Menassat Center serves as a platform for academics, institutional actors, and civil society representatives to engage in discussions on pressing social issues. Its mission revolves around field research, expertise, and training, offering decision-makers and stakeholders scientifically grounded insights to inform public debate and policymaking.

Through its commitment to expertise, training, and rigorous research, Menassat continues to shape the discourse on individual freedoms and social change in Morocco.