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Keywords: Human Rights Council


Morocco assumes leadership of UN human rights advisory committee

Morocco has achieved a notable milestone as Nadia Amal Bernoussi was elected president of the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The election took place on Monday in Geneva during the opening of the committee’s 33rd session. This recognition underscores Morocco's......

Measles outbreak prompts health checks in Morocco's detention facilities

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has initiated field visits to detention centers nationwide in response to a measles outbreak. Through its National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture, the council is assessing health conditions and preventive measures across correctional facilities. Following......

Regional Stability at Risk as UN Warns of Worsening DR Congo Conflict

The United Nations has urged immediate action to prevent the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from destabilizing the region. Speaking at an emergency session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk cautioned that the situation......

Israel exits UN Human Rights Council amid Gaza conflict scrutiny

Israel has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), following a similar move by the United States earlier this month. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the decision on social media platform X, expressing support for the US withdrawal and accusing the international......

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......

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......

Morocco's Human Rights Champion Awarded Prestigious Mediterranean Prize

In a significant recognition of her dedication to human rights advocacy, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has received the 2025 Mediterranean Foundation Award. The ceremony, held in Naples, Italy, celebrated her outstanding contributions to promoting human......

Morocco Achieves Historic Sweep in International Organizations, Securing All 67 Candidacies for 2024

Morocco has marked an unprecedented diplomatic achievement in 2024, successfully securing all 67 of its proposed candidacies across more than 30 international and regional organizations. This remarkable accomplishment spans diverse sectors including security, human rights, economic development, culture,......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

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