Following information published by a number media according to which a student, residing in Jerada, had been deprived of her right to education, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), through its Regional Human Rights Commission of the Oriental region (CRDH), held a meeting with officials of the provincial department of the Ministry of National Education and with the family of the person in question. This meeting aims at verifying facts, collecting statements from persons in question, and…

Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and Les éditions de La Croisée des Chemins publish a book to pay tribute to Ssi Abderrahmane Youssoufi, who passed away on May 29, 2020. Edited by CNDH Chairperson Amina Bouayach, “Abderrahmane Youssoufi: Journey of an Exceptional Statesman” highlights the extraordinary path of the late Abderrahmane Youssoufi, who was a genuine Moroccan statesman, an independence and human rights militant, a socialist leader, and a former prime minister. « The…

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) submitted its Memorandum on the new development model to the Special Committee on the Model of Development as part of its contribution to the national debate on the new trends of the development strategy.Entitled: “The effectiveness of rights and freedoms in Morocco… For a new social contract”, this memorandum was elaborated based on Article 2 of Law 76.15 on the reorganization of the CNDH which stated that the Council shall deal with all…

Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) , called for highlighting the contributions of those working on the frontline to end the crime of trafficking in persons.She also called for dedicating a national tradition to honor all who works on the frontline to end this flagrant human rights violation and recognize the importance of their roles.CNDH Chairperson noted that the current situation made it imperative to accelerate the development of a national strategy…

A meeting was held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the House of Councillors at the Parliament, between Mr. Abdelhakim Benchemmas, Speaker of the House of Councillors and Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) , and her accompanying delegation. Both parties focused at this meeting on examining ways to enhance cooperation between the two constitutional institutions, particularly through updating the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two institutions in…

Mrs. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), scheduled meetings throughout this week with the presidents of the Regional Human Rights Commissions (CRDHs) to exchange views and interact on organizational issues.In this context, the CNDH Chairperson held an online meeting, on the morning of Monday, 20 July 2020, with the presidents of the CRDHs in the Saharan regions of Morocco.The CNDH Chairperson met with Presidents of the CRDHs in Dakhla- Oued Eddahab region;…

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) submitted its recommendations and observations regarding Bill 72.18 on the system related to targeting beneficiaries of social support programs and the establishment of the National Register Agency, to the two Houses of Parliament, on July 10, 2020.This document is drawn up in line with Article 24 of Law No. 76-15 on the reorganization of the CNDH, which stated that the Council shall propose any recommendation it deems appropriate (…). The CNDH…

In accordance with Law No. 76.15 relating to the reorganization of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the requirements of the institution's rules of procedures, an online meeting of the CNDH Bureau was held on Wednesday, 8 July 2020. At this meeting : - The CNDH’s Bureau welcomed the publication of the CNDH’s annual report for the year 2019 in the Official Gazette special issue, in line with Article 35 of the CNDH law ; - Coordinators of Permanent Committees and National Mechanisms…

On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) reiterates its call to accelerate the adoption of Bill n° 66-17 on asylum and the conditions for granting it to guarantee the effective recognition of refugee status, in light of constitutional provisions and principles of the Global Compact on Refugees. The CNDH also recommends strengthening respect for the principle of non-refoulment of asylum seekers and reducing the authorities' margin of appreciation regarding…