Throughout the week, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) have established a new best practice in Morocco's interaction with UN human rights recommendations.

In line with the UN Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) recommendation, the CNDH and DGSN organized a training session on Migration from February 24 to 28, 2025. This training targeted law enforcement officers and focused on: "The Rights of Persons in Migration Situations: Morocco’s International Obligations and the National Protection Framework."

On Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Rabat-Driss Benzekri Institute for Human Rights, Morocco, Ms. Amina Bouayach, CNDH Chairperson, reiterated the significance of this initiative—not only as a response to a UN human rights recommendation but also as a reflection of the shared commitment of two national institutions to the protection of migrants' rights. She emphasized the joint commitment to strengthening mechanisms for the protection of migrants, ensuring their rights, and upholding their dignity.

In her statement, CNDH Chairperson welcomed the DGSN clear and explicit commitment to reinforcing human rights across all security functions. She said that this training is yet another embodiment of the strong partnership between the two institutions, highlighting that this collaboration aligns with a constitutional provision that stipulates institutional cooperation. She added that Morocco's strength today lies in the ability of its institutions to work together—despite occasional differences in perspective—to engage, interact, and collaborate within their respective mandates to achieve major objectives, foremost among them the promotion and protection of human rights.

For his part, Mr. Ahmed Ait Taleb, Wali of security at the DGSN, reaffirmed the importance of the partnership with the CNDH in mainstreaming human rights across all security functions. He expressed appreciation for the role and expertise of the CNDH and the ongoing cooperation between the two institutions.

DGSN representative underscored that enhancing the capacities of police and security officials goes beyond merely raising awareness of rights; it involves equipping them with practical skills and knowledge that integrate a human rights approach into the core of security functions.

"The fruitful partnership between the DGSN and CNDH embodies this objective," stated Mr. Ait Taleb. He added that respect for and commitment to human rights are fundamental components in managing all security operations, necessitating their full and cross-cutting integration into daily professional practices.

Throughout the discussions, both the CNDH and DGSN reaffirmed their commitment to implementing and strengthening their partnership agreement. They pledged to continue working together to enhance the security system functions in line with human rights principles.

Participants in the training session expressed their appreciation for the program's relevance to their fieldwork, as well as the quality of engagement between human rights and security professionals throughout the week. During the closing session, CNDH Chairperson welcomed the participants' commitment to the training and their willingness to share their acquired knowledge with colleagues. The CNDH and DGSN also welcomed the participants' suggestions, which will be reviewed by a joint committee for possible integration into future training sessions.