Moroccan Association for the Defense of Fathers' and Children's Rights
Towards family balance: we advocate for fair rights and children's best interests
Our services
A comprehensive set of services to protect the rights of fathers and children
Legal assistance
Providing legal assistance and support with judicial procedures related to family and child matters.
Family mediation
Facilitating dialogue between conflicting parties to reach amicable solutions that serve children's best interests.
Awareness and training
Organizing workshops and talks on family rights and personal status laws.
Guidance and psychological referral
Guiding fathers and children affected by family conflicts and referring them to mental health specialists when needed.
Advocacy and defense
Promoting family balance and encouraging legal reforms that ensure fair, balanced rights.
Awareness and training
Organizing workshops and talks on family rights and personal status laws.
Guidance and psychological referral
Guiding fathers and children affected by family conflicts and referring them to mental health specialists when needed.
Advocacy and defense
Promoting family balance and encouraging legal reforms that ensure fair, balanced rights.
The rights we defend
Fundamental rights that must be protected for fathers and children
Fathers' rights
- Right to custodyA father's right to seek custody of his children when it serves their best interests
- Visitation rightsEnsuring a father's right to regularly visit and communicate with his children
- Equality in custodyAdvocating for the implementation of CEDAW Articles 15 and 16 to guarantee equality between men and women regarding custody.
- Housing rightsThe right to suitable housing to receive children during visitation periods
Children's rights
- Right to love and careA child's right to receive love and care from both parents
- Right to educationEnsuring the continuity of a child's education without interruption due to family conflicts
- Right to protectionProtecting children from all forms of violence, neglect, and exploitation
- Right to expressionA child's right to express their opinion on matters affecting them
Family rights
- Family unityPreserving family ties and avoiding family breakdown except where absolutely necessary
- Fair distributionA fair distribution of responsibilities and rights among family members
- Constructive dialogueEncouraging dialogue and understanding to resolve family conflicts amicably
- Respect for identityRespecting the cultural and religious identity of the Moroccan family
Our mission
A civil association dedicated to awareness, advocacy, and guidance in family matters, ensuring the child's best interests and preserving family ties — through its National Cell for Mediation, Family Reconciliation and Relief, publicly known as SOS Papa Morocco.
Awareness of family rights and duties
Supporting fathers in their family cases
Defending the child's right to family contact
Organising meetings and awareness activities
Members' stories
"Thanks to the association, I was able to regain my right to regularly visit my daughter. The legal assistance and guidance I received were invaluable."
"The family mediation provided by the association helped me reach an amicable agreement with my ex-wife, in the best interest of our children."
"The association didn't just help me with my case; it also taught me my rights and duties as a father. Thank you for this noble work."
Frequently asked questions
How can I get visitation rights to my children after divorce in Morocco?
SOS Papa Morocco provides legal assistance to fathers who are having difficulty obtaining visitation rights. Contact us at +212 676-703912 or via WhatsApp for guidance on the legal procedures before Moroccan courts under the Family Code.
What is the AMDDPE association?
AMDDPE (the Moroccan Association for the Defense of Fathers' and Children's Rights) is a non-profit organization based in Rabat Agdal, founded to support fathers legally and socially in custody, visitation, and family conflict cases in Morocco. Its field work is carried out by its National Cell for Mediation, Family Reconciliation and Relief, publicly known as SOS Papa Morocco.
Does the association offer free legal aid to fathers in Morocco?
Yes, AMDDPE provides free legal assistance to its members in family matters. Contact: phone +212 676-703912, email sos@sospapa.ma, office: 22 Rue Jbel Moussa, Apartment 12, Rabat Agdal.
How do I join a fathers' rights association in Morocco?
Membership of AMDDPE (the Moroccan Association for the Defense of Fathers' and Children's Rights) is not automatic on contact. First contact us by phone or WhatsApp at +212 676-703912, or by email at sos@sospapa.ma (available 24/7), to arrange an appointment at our office in Rabat Agdal. The association will then give you the membership application form, to be returned signed, with your signature certified at the local district office (moqataâ), together with payment of the annual membership fee.
Latest news
Statement: the association is following with concern the case of one of its founders and calls for the best interests of the child to be the foundation of justice and reform
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The association in brief: three years of action for fathers and children (2023–2026)
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On French radio: what the association said on "Famille Justice Enfance" (RLP 102.3 FM)
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