Amina Bouayach Chairs African Working Group on Migration Meeting in Geneva with Participation from 23 Countries
On Monday, March 30, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), chaired a meeting of the African Working Group on Migration at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, bringing together representatives from 23 African countries.The meeting is part of the work of the…
UK House of Commons: Amina Bouayach Honored with International Award for Combating the Political Abuse of Religion
At an international meeting on banning the political use of religion, held on March 26, 2026, in the Churchill Room at the UK House of Commons, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), was awarded the International Award for Confronting the Political Abuse of…
From the “Churchill” Room at the UK Parliament, Amina Bouayach Calls for Stronger Protection of Religion from Political Abuse
Speaking from the Churchill Room at the Parliament of one of the world’s oldest democracies, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), emphasized the need to uphold the right to religion and protect religions from political abuse, warning against the risk of…
A “Distinctive” and “Advanced” Model at the UK Parliament: Amina Bouayach Highlights the Foundations of Morocco’s Approach to Structuring Religion
In a keynote address delivered at an international conference held at the UK House of Commons on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), presented key elements of Morocco’s experience in safeguarding religion from political abuse,…
From London... Amina Bouayach Outlines an International Framework to Prevent the Political Abuse of Religion
From the UK House of Commons, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), presented a human-rights-centered approach for establishing an international framework aimed at preventing the political abuse of religion while protecting freedom of religion.She emphasized…
16 General Recommendations and 21 Thematic Recommendations to Safeguard Children’s Dignity and Ensure Continuity of Protection After Placement (Memorandum)
At the end of last week, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) released a memorandum concerning the establishment of a National Child Protection Agency, Child Protection Centers, and Social Welfare Institutions. The document had been submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on…
Amina Bouayach: The Gender Gap in Access to Rights Remains Persistent
“Women hold only 64% of the legal rights men do globally,” emphasized Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), at the opening of a national conference on Wednesday, March 11, held under the theme “Equitable Justice: Pathways to Empowering Women and Girls to…
CNDH Launches National/Regional Initiative Promoting Effective Access to Justice for All Women and Girls and Encouraging Reporting on Violence
Marking International Women’s Day 2026, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) launched a national and regional dynamic on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, aimed at promoting effective access to justice and equality for all women and girls and encouraging reporting on violence.This dynamic builds on…
Amina Bouayach: Equitable Access to Justice Is Key to Guaranteeing the Rights of Women and Girls
Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), emphasized that achieving equality between women and men fundamentally depends on ensuring effective access to justice for women and girls. “Justice should not be measured only by the existence of laws, but by their…
Torture Prevention in Morocco: National Best Practices and Progress in Implementation
🔶68 preventive visits in 2024🔶Strong engagement with the National Preventive Mechanism against Torture (NPM) and implementation of its recommendations:🔹96% for the Royal Gendarmerie🔹86% for the National Police🔶 2948 interviews conducted with female prisoners (100%)As the National Preventive…
Human Rights 2024: Expanding Access to Social Protection — A Strategic Initiative to Strengthen Social Rights in Morocco
Among the key conclusions of the National Human Rights Council’s (CNDH) 2024 report, “Legislative Transformations and Challenges in Guaranteeing the Effectiveness of Rights and Freedoms,” the Social Protection Project stands out as one of the most significant social initiatives undertaken in…
Human Rights 2024: Legislative Momentum... Major Challenges
The year 2024 was marked by a dynamic and sustained legislative momentum in Morocco, bringing about significant challenges related to strengthening legal guarantees. This stands out as a key takeaway from the overall assessment of the human rights situation, particularly as the year witnessed the…
HRC 61: CNDH Highlights Equitable Tax Reform as a Pillar of Sustainable Development Financing
At a panel discussion on financing sustainable development in line with economic, social and cultural rights obligations held within the framework of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) emphasized the importance of adopting an equitable and…
AMINA BOUAYACH: No Rights, No Justice, No True Equity Without Women’s and Girls’ Rights
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, celebrated this year under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) reaffirms its commitment to promoting equality and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women and…
CNDH Commends Designation of "Disaster Areas", Calls for Considering vulnerable cases and collapsed houses beyond designated zones
In its preliminary conclusions on the management of the floods that affected several regions of Morocco during January and February 2026, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) commended the designation of the four most affected provinces (Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem, and Sidi Slimane) as …
Vigilance, proactivity, and citizens' cooperation enabled us to avert a humanitarian disaster (Ms. Amina Bouayach)
In its preliminary conclusions on the floods that affected several regions of Morocco between January and February 2026, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) commended the swift and coordinated intervention of local authorities, who anticipated potential flood risks by mobilizing rescue…
CNDH Commends the Proactive Management of Floods, Calls for Further Strengthening of Early Warning Systems at the Local Level
In its preliminary conclusions on the management of the floods that affected several regions of Morocco between January and February 2026, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) commended the proactive and well-coordinated approach to managing the disaster. This approach, notably the early…
Management of Floods in Relation to International Human Rights Standards: Preliminary Conclusions of the National Human Rights Council
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) welcomes the gradual return of residents, who had been evacuated from flood-affected areas to safer locations, to their places of residence, following rehabilitation efforts and the restoration of conditions consistent with human dignity. The CNDH further…
