The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is following with deep concern the collapse of two residential buildings in the Al Massira neighborhood of the Bensouda district in the Moroccan city of Fez.Preliminary reports indicate that the incident which took place during the night of Tuesday, December 9 to Wednesday, December 10, 2025, resulted in 22 deaths and 16 injuries of varying severity.The team from CNDH's Regional Human Rights Commission assigned to follow up on the circumstances and…
Rabat, 2 October 2025 — On October 1, 2025, the President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Ms. Amina Bouayach, met with the presidents of the Council’s Regional Human Rights Commissions, directors, and chargés de mission, to discuss approaches and mechanisms to strengthen the NHRI’s monitoring, follow-up, and intervention in light of recent youth-led protests in several Moroccan cities.From the onset of the protest calls, the CNDH deployed teams for on-site monitoring, follow…
Thousands of visitors and participants, hundreds of speakers, children and experts, dozens of activities, ten days, one space and one theme: Culture and Cultural Expressions as a Force for Development and RightsThe National Human Rights Council (CNDH) drew the curtain on its activities at the 30th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair (known under its French acronym SIEL 2025) this Sunday evening. Over ten days, a wide selection of debates, panels, workshops, and cultural…
Rabat- the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is hosting a significant African-UN round table entitled: "Towards Migration Policies Based on Human Rights Protection." This meeting aims mainly to explore General Comment No. 6, adopted by the United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW), regarding the interlinkages between the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of…
At the 30th International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL) in Rabat, Morocco, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is shedding light on culture and cultural expressions this year.From April 18 to April 28, 2025, the Human Rights Pavilion will host 10 days of rich, inclusive programming- inviting experts, human rights defenders, academics, institutional and civil society representatives, and children to interact and share insights on culture and cultural expressions.205 children showcasing…
On Friday, March 28, 2025, His Majesty King Mohammed VI renewed Ms. Amina Bouayach’s term as President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of the Kingdom of Morocco.The Royal Cabinet’s statement highlighted that this decision underscores a dedication to equipping the Council with the skills and expertise needed to carry out its constitutional role, given its vital responsibilities under the Constitution. The decision to renew the term of Ms. Bouayach also takes into account the national…
As part of its ongoing commemoration of International Women's Rights Day (March 2025), the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) will host an interactive workshop on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, under the theme: “What Roles Do Businesses Play in Promoting Equality and Inclusion: Women's Initiatives and Career Paths.” The event will take place at the Rabat Institute – Idriss Benzekri for Human Rights, at 1:00 PM.This initiative aligns with CNDH’s efforts to protect women’ and girls’ rights, promote…
Geneva, March 11, 2025, at the Palais des Nations – In a landmark moment for African leadership in global human rights advocacy, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has unanimously elected Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), as its new President.Ms. Bouayach secured unanimous support from GANHRI’s three other regional components—Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe—marking a second historic moment for African leadership…
Geneva – The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) officially announced today, during its General Assembly at the United Nations in Geneva, Africa’s full endorsement and support for Amina Bouayach’s candidacy to chair the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), on behalf of Africa.In January, NANHRI formally submitted Ms. Bouayach’s candidacy to GANHRI. Ms. Bouayach, NANHRI said, “as the current GANHRI Secretary, has demonstrated exceptional…