From Athens... Bouayach Calls for a Human Rights-Based Approach to AI Governance
Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), stressed that human rights must be at the core of artificial intelligence governance, warning that technological innovation must never come at the expense of human dignity and fundamental freedoms.Speaking at the opening…
From Deepfakes to Discrimination and Inequality: Amina Bouayach Highlights AI Risks to Human Rights
Speaking at an international conference on human rights in the digital age and artificial intelligence, held in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), highlighted the risks that…
Torture Prevention: A Human Rights Priority for Protecting Human Dignity and a Shared Social Responsibility
Preventing torture is a shared responsibility, rooted in the protection of human dignity in places where people are deprived of their liberty. This was the central message from Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), during the main session of an international…
Amina Bouayach: Voting Day Took Place in a Generally Normal Atmosphere, with Two Incidents to Be Referred to the Public Prosecutor’s Office
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) presented, on Thursday, September 24, its preliminary findings and conclusions on its observation of Morocco’s 2026 legislative elections. The presentation followed the completion of its observation mission and the announcement of the preliminary election…
CNDH Presents Preliminary Findings on 23 September Legislative Elections
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has released its preliminary findings on the legislative elections held on 23 September 2026. The findings were presented on Thursday, 24 September, by CNDH Chairperson Ms. Amina Bouayach during a press conference.The observation was carried out as part of…
Over 3,000 Observers, 26 NGOs, an NHRI and 30 International Bodies to Monitor Moroccan Legislative Elections
At two meetings held on 4 and 7 September at the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) headquarters in Rabat, the Special Committee for the Accreditation of Election Observers, chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, accredited 26 NGOs and one national institution, as well as 30 international bodies and…
Two CNDH Initiatives Featured in Guterres’ Report on National Human Rights Institutions
- GANHRI
- United Nations
- Digital Space
- Women's Rights
- Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights
- Rights of the Child
A report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to be presented during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva (September 7–October 9, 2026), highlights two initiatives by the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, among the best practices and…
Morocco’s NPM Highlights Its Work in Preventing Torture at International Webinar
202 visits to places of deprivation of liberty156 visit reports6 annual reportsRecommendations, follow-up and implementationThe National Human Rights Council (CNDH), through its National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), presented its experience at the 2nd Webinar on the Optional Protocol to the…
CNDH Preliminary Findings on the Crossings towards Sebta and Melilla
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) continues to monitor, with deep concern, the mass crossings in the areas of Fnideq and Sebta and Beni Ansar and Melilla, as well as their serious implications for human rights, particularly the right to life, children’s rights, migration-related rights and…
UN Geneva Honors Amina Bouayach in Exhibition Celebrating 75 Women Leaders
In an initiative reflecting international recognition of women in leadership and their transformative impact, the United Nations Office at Geneva is hosting a photo exhibition honoring 75 women from around the world. Themed “Women Leading Nations and Communities,” the exhibition features Ms. Amina…
Africa Pays Tribute to Amina Bouayach for Her Leadership in Torture Prevention
Ms. Amina Bouayach was honored at the 4th Annual Conference of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network (ANPMN), held on 26 June in Kigali, Rwanda, marking the conclusion of her founding term as the Network's first Chair.On the occasion, the Network's Steering Committee and General…
20th anniversary of the UN HRC: Bouayach Forecasts the Evolution and Effectiveness of Human Rights Over the Coming Twenty Years
Following interventions by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, mS. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), took the floor to underscore…
