Based on processing 3144 forms related to the observation of the electoral campaign, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) elaborated its Initial Report on the legislative, regional and local elections observation that took place on 8 September 2021. The CNDH noted cases of physical and verbal violence, new forms of discrimination against women, and the limited participation of persons with disabilities in electoral campaigns. Besides, it monitored the extent of respect for the…
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) Bureau held its periodic meeting online on Thursday 2 September 2021, in line with law NO. 76- 15 on the CNDH reorganization and the requirement of its Rules of Procedure. This meeting focused on: - Election observation process, including the accreditation and training sessions for national and international observers; - Procedure on the CNDH and its Regional Commissions members’ declaration on their possible status that may become in conflict in the…
After examining their applications, nineteen international organizations and bodies, represented by more than 100 observers, have been accredited to observe the 2021 elections. The organizations and bodies from Africa, Europe and Asia fulfill the requirements to conduct elections observation. They will carry out their observation mission in the electoral districts of their choice in the twelve regions of the Kingdom, the CNDH said in a statement. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of…
The Special Commission for the Accreditation of Election Observers (SCAEO) held its meeting on Wednesday 25 August 2021, at the headquarters of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in Rabat, Morocco.This meeting was chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, CNDH President. SCAEO Members also took part in this meeting.Ms. Bouayach announced that the six meetings held by the SCAEO culminated in the accreditation of more than 4,500 observers representing 44 national NGOs and around 17 international NGOs…
Following its meeting held on Friday, August 13, 2021, the Special Commission for the accreditation of election observers (SCAEO) called on the accredited bodies for the observation of the 2021 elections to adhere to the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Commission sent a note to the legal representatives of these bodies in this regard.This meeting was chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH).Given the conditions related…
Preliminary findingsObservation of Mr. Soulaimane Raissouni and Mr. Omar Radi’ trialsfor sexual violence related offences- Pursuant to article 161 of the Constitution;- Pursuant to articles 4 and 11 of the law reorganizing the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) ;- Recalling the various provisions of UN General Assembly Resolution 48/134 on the principles relating to the mandate of national institutions in promoting and protecting human rights (known as the Paris Principles), in particular…
The Special Commission for the Accreditation of Election Observers (SCAEO) held its fourth meeting on Wednesday 4 August 2021, at the Council's headquarters in Rabat, Morocco.Chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), this meeting was an opportunity to continue the deliberation on accreditations requests of associations.Within this context, the SCAEO decided to:• Provide accreditation to 15 additional national associations and networks that fulfill…
In partnership with the Collective for the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Morocco, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) will organize, on Tuesday 6 July 2021, an International online symposium on: Political participation of persons with disabilities: Current situation and international experiences. This event aims at contributing to identify standards and indicators to measure the implementation of the right to political participation of persons with…
In partnership with the Collective for the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Morocco, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) will organize, on Tuesday 6 July 2021, an International online symposium on: Political participation of persons with disabilities: Current situation and international experiences. This event aims at contributing to identify standards and indicators to measure the implementation of the right to political participation of persons with disabilities…