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Upholding Equilibrium: UN Human Rights Council Reform Advocated by President Omar Zniber

The President of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), Omar Zniber of Morocco, underscores the imperative of reforming the Council to uphold a delicate balance among diverse human rights categories. During the sidelines of the HRC's 55th session in Geneva, Switzerland, Zniber emphasized the necessity......

Tackling the Menace of Child Marriage: Morocco's Imperative for Government Action

Despite concerted efforts to combat it, the scourge of child marriage continues to afflict Morocco, with a staggering 12,940 instances recorded in 2022 alone, according to recent data. In response to this persistent challenge, the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE) of Morocco has issued......

Two Decades Later: The Enduring Impact of Morocco's Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms

Twenty years ago, Morocco established a groundbreaking Equity and Reconciliation Commission to acknowledge victims of past human rights abuses and pave the way for democratic reforms. This year, the country’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is commemorating the commission's lasting impact......

Morocco Denounces Human Rights Watch for Alleged Bias in Rights Violation Claims

Morocco has vehemently rejected recent allegations of human rights violations leveled against the North African nation by Human Rights Watch (HRW), asserting that the organization's report is biased and aims to tarnish the country's reputation. In a robustly worded statement, Morocco's Ministerial......

Morocco Poised to Tackle Persistent Challenges in Family Code

In September of last year, His Majesty King Mohammed VI urged the Moroccan government to undertake comprehensive reforms to the family code, addressing the enduring issues affecting women and children in terms of their fundamental rights. In a recent interview, Amina Bouayach, the president of Morocco's......

Moroccan man found dead by hanging in Italian prison

NAPLES, Italy - Tragedy has once again cast a shadow behind the imposing walls of Poggioreale prison in Naples. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 17th, the lifeless body of a 38-year-old Moroccan man was discovered hanging by the neck in his dimly lit cell. Prison staff arrived at the somber......

Morocco Assumes Leadership of UN Human Rights Council with Broad International Support

Rabat - In a significant diplomatic achievement, Morocco secured extensive international support last week as it assumed the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the year 2023. Out of the 47 council members, 30 voted in favor of Morocco during a session held on Wednesday. Among......

Morocco Assumes Historic UN Human Rights Council Presidency as US Extends Warm Congratulations

In a historic moment, Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing its inaugural presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council, garnering accolades and warm wishes from the United States. The United States, represented by its ambassador and permanent representative to the UN in......

Morocco Makes History as First African Nation to Lead UN Human Rights Council

In a historic milestone, Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking victory by being elected as the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2024, triumphing over South Africa in a closely-watched vote. This momentous occasion signifies the inaugural instance of an African nation......