The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are organizing, from 15 to 26 February 2021, awareness-raising days and training on the rights of children with disabilities as part of the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities "Changing mindsets and instilling human rights approach in the perception of disabilities in Morocco."

These days aim to consolidate the knowledge of various actors in the field of the rights of Children With Disabilities (CWD). They also intend to propose initiatives for the implementation of the national program of inclusive education and master the appeal procedures to better protect CWD.

This event will target students, parents' associations, education professionals and health professionals. It will take place in two stages. The first workshop will be organized on 15 and 19 February 2021 in Rabat and the second on 22 and 26 February 2021 in Casablanca.

The program of these workshops will be organized following an interactive and participatory approach with techniques and tools adapted to different forms of disability. The event will take place in two sessions. The first session will focus on the concepts and key points of the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the national redress mechanism for children. The second will be devoted to the general principles and the independent mechanism of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Mrs. Amina Bouayach, CNDH Chairperson, and Dr. Maryam Bigdeli, WHO representative in Rabat, Morocco, will take part in the opening session on Monday 15 February 2021 from 9 a.m. at the Tour Hassan Hotel in Rabat, Morocco.