The High Commission for Planning, in partnership with the United Nations Women issued a report on the Gender analysis of the impact of the coronavirus on the economic, social and psychological situation of households.

The report is based on the information gathered through two surveys carried out by the High Commission for family planning during and after quarantine. The report analyzes the consequences of both the health crisis and the various measures taken to mitigate its effects. It highlights the severity of this crisis from a gender perspective, as well as the benefits derived from the public policies that have been implemented.

The study found that women experienced more financial hardship during the pandemic than men. This mainly because they have vulnerable jobs in the most affected sectors. The number of women working in the informal sector, such as in commercial activity, hairdressing, tailoring, etc., and in the service sector such as hotels, restaurants, and tourism is greater than men. These sectors were the most affected by the health restrictions imposed by the pandemic.

The report added that the impact of the epidemic on women was more than men in all sectors, including industry, as 57.9% of women lost their income compared to 52.9% of men, and in the service sector the percentages were 41% against 33 women. , 4% men, and agriculture 36.4% compared to 32%. About 72.2% of women working in trade completely lost their income during a lockdown in Morocco, while only 45.8% of men working in this sector were no longer able to maintain their livelihood.