The recent study on “COVID-19 and National Human Rights Institutions” highlighted the role of the Moroccan National Human Rights Council (CNDH) during the pandemic. This study was elaborated by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), in collaboration with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). It aims to analyses NHRIs role and actions in the protection and promotion of human rights…
Mrs. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), and Mr. Habib El Malki, Speaker of the House of Representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on Thursday 10 June 2021 at the Parliament in Rabat, Morocco.This Memorandum aims at strengthening cooperation relations and sharing experiences between the two institutions.On this occasion, Mrs. Amina Bouayach stressed the importance of amending and updating this agreement, particularly in the CNDH actions…
Mrs. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), and Mr. Hakim Benchamach, President of the House of Councilors, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday morning, June 10, 2021, at the headquarters of the House of Councilors in Rabat Morocco.This MoU aims at strengthening cooperation and enhancing sharing experiences between the two institutions.On this occasion, Mrs. Bouayach stressed the importance of signing this memorandum as part of the…
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Region (CRDH) organizes a meeting to present a study project on the “Access of migrants and refugees’ children to the right to education in Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Region and its effectiveness” on Thursday 10 June 2021 at 9 am in Rabat, Morocco. This study is part of a national process that was launched with the publication of Law No. 02-03 on the entry and residence of foreigners in Morocco and the National Human Rights Council (CNDH)’s…
The Special Commission for the Accreditation of Election Observers, chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), launches the application process for the independent and impartial observation of elections of Regions, Communes and Districts Councils, the House of Representatives, the House of Councilors and Prefectural and Provincial Councils which are scheduled between 8 September and 5 October 2021.Bodies wishing to conduct elections observation…
The Special Commission for the Accreditation of Election Observers, chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), launches the application process for the independent and impartial observation of elections of Regions, Communes and Districts Councils, the House of Representatives, the House of Councilors and Prefectural and Provincial Councils which are scheduled between 8 September and 5 October 2021.Bodies wishing to conduct elections observation…
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) announced the establishment of the "Unit for the Preservation of Memory and the Promotion of Moroccan History and its various Tributaries", on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at a ceremony hosted by the Kingdom's Academy in Rabat, Morocco.This initiative is a significant step of the CNDH’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER).Human rights activists and academic professionals participated at this event.In…
Nezha Guessous, university Professor and Consultant in Human Rights and Bioethics, organizes an online international meeting on "Procreation, women's rights, bioethics and religions: Comparative approach" on 25 and 26 May 2021. She is Coordinator of the Standing Committee on Parity, Non-Discrimination and New Generations of Human Rights at the National Human Rights Council (CNDH). Mrs. Guessous is Holder of Averroès Chair on Mediterranean Islam 2019-2020- Institut Méditerranée des Recherches…
Mrs. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), participated in the Intersessional Panel Discussion on the 15th Anniversary of the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. This online event was organized on Tuesday 11 May 2021 by the Human Rights Council (HRC). Mrs. Bouayach stressed the importance of early warning in prevention and protection and strengthening relations with the United Nations…