The exceptional situation facing humankind, including the Moroccan people, is calling us to raise the level of vigilance and prudence. Therefore, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) calls for:

The consecration of values ​​of solidarity, compassion and benevolence towards vulnerable categories;
The respect of directives relating to the prohibition of gatherings and those linked to hygiene and prevention measures;
Combating disinformation and misleading information by public authorities, media, general public and citizens and choosing transparent communication to implement the right to access health information;

The CNDH also welcomes the efforts made by various actors to counter this epidemic, in particular the medical profession.

Besides, the CNDH announces the following decisions:
Cancellation, until further notice, of all its meetings, at national, regional and local levels;

Disinfection of the headquarters, the Regional Commissions and the Rabat Institute for human rights- Idriss Benzkri;

- Establishment of a phone number and e-mail for users:

• Telephone number: 00212 537 54 00 00
• Electronic messaging for correspondence and requests for information: cndh@cndh.org.ma
• Electronic messaging for complaints: chikaya@cndh.org.ma.

- Adoption of telework for 70% of CNDH employees. This measure does not concern:

• The CNDH Chairperson, the Secretary-General and the presidents of the Regional Commissions;
• Directors and directors of cabinets;
• Heads of Section, project managers and executive directors of the regional commissions (or their representatives);
• Secretariat of the presidency and the secretary-general;
• Permanence officers: Registry office, standard work, car fleet, IT, …

Rabat, on Monday 16 March 2020.