Rahma TV series accused of offending people with special needs and the audience is divided

The series "Rahma" will be shown on MBC Morocco during the Ramadan 2025 season, and recently it has become the talk of social media due to widespread controversy over one of the scenes in the series. The series focuses on humanitarian issues related to people with special needs, but it has sparked the discontent of human rights organizations concerned with this category. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Reasons for criticism of the series "Rahma" Criticisms directed at the series: In the first episode of the series, one of the scenes included a statement by the actor Abdullah Didan, who made statements that some described as discriminatory against people with special abilities. These statements caused severe criticism from human rights organizations, which considered that what was mentioned in the scene reinforced negative stereotypes towards this group.

Reaction of the Moroccan National Organization for the Rights of Women with Disabilities

The Moroccan National Organization for the Rights of Women with Disabilities expressed its strong dissatisfaction with the phrases that appeared in the series, and the organization described these phrases as promoting a culture of discrimination and exclusion against people with special abilities, instead of promoting the values of respect and solidarity.

Official statement by the Moroccan National Organization

In an official statement, the organization confirmed that the statements in the series contradict the Moroccan constitutional principles and national laws that guarantee the rights of people with special needs. The organization also stressed that these statements harm the dignity of this group and contribute to spreading a culture of discrimination.

Calls to correct the error and adopt a human rights approach The organization held the producers responsible for what it described as an oversight, and called for correcting the error in the work. It also demanded the adoption of a rights-based approach in artistic works to ensure fair and respectful representation of people with special needs in TV series and media programs. Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in a few minutes via the Special app.

Samira Bakhti's position on the case Samira Bakhti, the organization's president, stressed that the organization will continue to fight against all forms of discrimination and exclusion, adding that it is necessary for all media work to adhere to human values such as equality and fairness.