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…

  Mrs. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and Mr. Ahmed Salem Ould Bouhbeni, President of the National Human Rights Commission of Mauritania, launched a training session, on Monday 5 July 2021, for members and staff of the National Human Rights Commission of Mauritania. This event is part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions, which aims to build capacities and share experiences and knowledge between them.  It…

  The Special Commission for the Accreditation of Election Observers (SCAEO) held its second meeting on Wednesday 30 June 2021, at the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) headquarters in Rabat, Morocco. Mrs. Amina Bouayach, CNDH President chaired this meeting. The Commission has received requests from 51 national associations and institutions until 22 June 2021 (applications deadline). The SCAEO will meet next few days to examine and decide on accreditation applications, including…