Amina Bouayach emphasized the essential connection between the Istanbul Protocol, forensic medicine and their complementary roles in achieving justice and protecting the rights of torture victims
On October 7, 2024, at a seminar in Rabat, Morocco, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), emphasized the essential connection between the Istanbul Protocol, forensic medicine and their complementary roles in achieving justice and protecting the rights of…
Amina Bouayach: Harmonizing national legislation with international instruments is a key lever for protecting human rights and consolidating the rule of law
Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), emphasized that effective human rights protection rests upon aligning national legislation with international conventions. “Harmonization is not merely a technical adjustment, but a comprehensive process that should be…
Transitional Justice: Ms. Bouayach emphasized that Morocco’s approach to reform bridges the past and future, linking memory with justice
At a side event in Geneva, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Truth, Equity and Reconciliation, Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), underscored Morocco’s unique approach to reform that bridges the past and future and links memory with justice in a…
International Day of Older Persons: CNDH Stresses the need to embed the rights of older persons within public policies
On October 1st each year, the world commemorates the International Day of Older Persons, and this year, the United Nations has chosen the theme: "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide."This thirty-fourth celebration is an…
HRC 57th session: CNDH participates in the Panel discussion on the implementation of States’ obligations on the role of the family in supporting the human rights of its members
As part of the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC), the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) participated in the Panel discussion on “the implementation of States’ obligations on the role of the family in supporting the human rights of its members” on Wednesday 25 September 2024, in…
Ongoing Monitoring of Crossing Attempts in M'diq-Fnideq
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) continues to monitor the calls for crossing and the attempts occurring in the M'diq-Fnideq region, as well as all related aspects and issues. In this context, and in light of the data collected to date through social media monitoring and on-site…
8th African Transitional Justice Forum: Amina Bouayach calls for the implementation of stronger and more ambitious Strategies for Effective Participation of Children and Youth
Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), shed light on the importance of education and called for the implementation of stronger and ambitious strategies for the effective participation of children and youth. She emphasized the difference between working on…
Families take part in CNDH-Led Operation to Confirm Identities of Persons Buried in Tazmamart through DNA Genetic Testing thanks to advances in technology
The families have responded positively to the Moroccan National Human Rights Council's (CNDH) call to conduct DNA genetic analysis, giving their personal, free, and informed consent. This operation has been made possible thanks to advances in DNA technology, allowing the extraction of genetic…
CNDH Participation in Training Session to Strengthen Capacities of Togo’s National Human Rights Commission Members and Executives
- NANHRI
- Capacity-building
- National Preventive Mechanism against Torture
- African cooperation
- International Cooperation and Partnership
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) participated in the training session organized by the National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Togo, held in the capital, Lomé, from August 20 to 22, 2024. This training aimed to enhance both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge of the…
CNDH ANNUAL REPORT 2023 "LAYING FOUNDATIONS FOR A NATIONAL SYSTEM TO PROTECT ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RIGHTS"
CNDH’s report highlight 332 thematic and general recommendations, including 122 recommendations issued by the three National Mechanisms and 41 structured recommendations.The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) published its Annual Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Morocco for the year…
2023 CNDH Report: Ongoing Advocacy for the Right to Life and the Abolition of the Death Penalty
The number of persons sentenced to death reached 83 by the end of 2023, including 81 individuals who received final judgments, in addition to two initial rulings issued during 2023.The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) considers the right to life to be the supreme human right. As outline in…
14TH SESSION OF THE CNDH GENERAL ASSEMBLY (29-30 JUNE 2024)
The General Assembly (GA) of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), chaired by Ms. Amina Bouayach, held its fourteenth regular session, on 29-30 June 2024, at CNDH's headquarters in Rabat, Morocco. In accordance with the provisions of Law No. 76-15 related to CNDH's reorganization and its Rules…
Rabat Hosts Permanent Secretariat of African Network of NPMs
- International Advocacy
- National Preventive Mechanism against Torture
- Prevention of Torture
- International
Cape Town, South Africa. The Second African International Conference on National Preventive Mechanisms against Torture (NPMs), held on June 26 and 27, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, ratified the statute of a regional institutional framework that brings together National Human Rights Institutions …
PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS AMIDST THE ATLAS EARTHQUAKE: CNDH RECOMMENDATIONS
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) presented, on Friday 24 May 2024, at its headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, its report, entitled “Protection of Child Rights amidst the Atlas Earthquake- September 8, 2023: CNDH recommendations resulting from digital monitoring and on-site visits…
Amina Bouayach Awarded Prestigious North-South Prize 2023 of the Council of Europe
Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), receives the Prestigious North-South Prize of the Council of Europe, on Tuesday 21 May 2024 at the Portuguese Parliament in Lisbon, Portugal.The Prize was presented by H.E President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo…