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Cameroon: CNDH Maroc participates in hosting a training workshop for CHDC members and staff on operationalizing the NPM

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), the Francophone Association of National Human Rights Commissions (AFCNDH), the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) and the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) host from 24 to 26 May 2022 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, a specific training workshop on the operationalization of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture (NPM), for the benefit of members and staff of the Cameroon Human Rights Commission (CDHC).

This workshop aims mainly to provide participants with the necessary operational tools to broaden their knowledge on instruments and mechanisms for the prevention of torture, as well as the best practices related to the exercise of their mandate as a National Human Rights Institution-NPM.

During three days, stakeholders will discuss and debate several issues related to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, including the legal and institutional framework for the prevention of torture, roles, typology and mandate of an NPM, preventive and reactive visits’ techniques, vulnerabilities and detention. The program includes drafting reports, constructive dialogue, monitoring and assessing the process. It also involves interaction with civil society, international mechanisms and the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa (CPTA), organization and operation of NPM, and NPM roadmap review.

Dr. Mohammed Benajiba, CNDH representative and coordinator of the NPM/CNDH will shed light on the experience and actions of the Moroccan NPM, particularly its organization, preparation of visits, conducting reactive visits, drafting reports and interaction with international human rights mechanisms.

This workshop will schedule presentations, debates and group activities.

The United Nations Center for Human Rights and Democracy (CNUDHD-CA), the Ministry of Justice, National Human Rights Institutions in Togo and Mauritius, the World Organization Against Torture and the CPTA will take part in this event.

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