The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is organizing a meeting with civil society titled “Achievements and Methods for Strengthening the National Mechanism for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWD),” on Tuesday 30 April 2024, at 9:30 am, at the CNDH headquarters in Rabat, Morocco.

This meeting is part of the implementation of the CNDH approach aiming to foster consultation and promote active and effective engagement with all relevant stakeholders and actors advocating for the rights of PWD. This event takes into consideration the pivotal role played by NGOs advocating for and promoting the rights of PWD.

Through this meeting, the CNDH aims to share the four years of experience of the National Mechanism for the Protection of the Rights of PWD, highlighting its contribution to public debate on fundamental issues of interest to various stakeholders and partners involved in disability advocacy in Morocco. Aligned with the CNDH strategy, the Mechanism conducts its missions to ensure the effectiveness of human rights and enhance protective measures as a pivotal tool and structural indicator for monitoring and addressing access to civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights for PWD in accordance with the relevant international human rights conventions.

Mr. Mounir Bensalah, CNDH Secretary General, will deliver an opening statement at this event.

Mrs. Zhour El Horr, coordinator of the national mechanism for the Protection of the rights of PWD, institutional actors and NGOs representatives will participate in this meeting.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore an exhibition showcasing photos and videos of Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER) organized by the CNDH at its Rabat headquarters. This exhibition is part of the commemoration of the “20 years of Truth, Equity and Reconciliation… Commemorating a Milestone and a Process,” initiated by the CNDH Chairperson on Friday 26 January 2024, and continuing throughout the year.

It's noteworthy that Morocco was one of the first countries to sign the Convention on the Rights of PWD and its Optional Protocol on 30 March 2007, and ratified it on 8 April 2009.