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Google revises AI ethics policy, dropping ban on weapons and surveillance use

Google has updated its AI ethics policy, removing its previous commitment not to use artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance purposes. In its earlier "AI Principles," the company had pledged to avoid AI technologies that could cause harm, particularly in areas like weaponry and......

Trump Plans U.S. Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council and Extends UNRWA Funding Ban

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and extend the suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), according to a White House official. Reports indicate that Trump is......

Africa’s migration crisis demands stronger action, says CNDH president

As migration challenges intensify, our need to strengthen our commitment is more pressing than ever, with the numbers, contexts, and consequences becoming increasingly alarming,” Amina Bouayach says. The President of Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, chaired......

Israel frees 183 Palestinian prisoners amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire exchange

In a significant development in the Gaza conflict, Israel has released 183 Palestinian prisoners, including 18 serving life sentences and 54 with extended prison terms, as part of a continuing ceasefire agreement with Hamas. This exchange followed Hamas's earlier release of three Israeli captives. According......

'The Kids' spotlights rights of children in conflict with law

Beyond crime, every broken childhood deserves a new opportunity to start anew, the CNDH President believes. Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has celebrated Fouzi Bensaid's short film *The Kid(s)*, which advocates for the rights of children in conflict with the......

Pregnant women and newborns in peril: HRW highlights dire conditions in Gaza

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, combined with severe restrictions on humanitarian aid and targeted attacks on healthcare infrastructure, have created life-threatening conditions for pregnant women and newborns. Despite a current ceasefire, the......

Strengthening data privacy: CNDH calls for enhanced regulations and digital literacy

Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has underscored the urgent need for robust regulations and increased digital literacy to address growing concerns over data privacy breaches. Her remarks came during the Personal Data Protection and Respect for Private......

UN experts condemn arrest of Palestinian journalist in Switzerland

United Nations human rights experts and activists have strongly criticized the recent arrest of Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah in Zurich, Switzerland, citing concerns about freedom of expression. Abunimah, a prominent journalist and executive director of an online publication focused on Palestinian......

Survey highlights gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry

A new survey from Mediterranean Meetings for Cinema and Human Rights sheds light on the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry. The study found that 80% of participants had either witnessed or experienced gender-based violence during their careers. The most common......