Women artisans in the spotlight

The city of Laâyoune is hosting the 5th edition of the Dar Lemâlma Handicraft Fair from 5 to 11 December with the participation of 150 women artisans, representing different provinces of the Kingdom and several African countries.Initiated by the Network of Women Artisans of Morocco (Refam), the Ministry of Handicrafts, the Wilaya of the Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El-Hamra region, the elected councils, and the Agency for the Promotion and Economic and Social Development of the Southern Provinces, this edition is being held under the theme "Meeting of African women artisans, the march for sustainable development and the preservation of the environment".According to a statement from the organisers, "if handicrafts represent an important economic sector, participating in this 5th edition in Laâyoune symbolises a national duty for the women artisans, members of Refam Dar Maalma. It is a modest…