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Morocco Poised for Historic Shift on Death Penalty as World Day Approaches

As the global community prepares to observe World Day Against the Death Penalty, Morocco stands at a crossroads in its approach to capital punishment. A coalition of prominent human rights organizations in the country has announced plans for a press conference on October 10th to address the ongoing challenges......

Morocco's Transitional Justice: A Journey Towards Reform and National Reconciliation

In a significant development for Morocco's ongoing process of transitional justice, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has emphasized that reform is an ongoing journey rather than a singular destination. This perspective, articulated by the CNDH, underscores the complexity and importance of......

Morocco Takes Historic Step: DNA Testing to Identify Tazmamart Victims

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has launched a groundbreaking initiative to bring closure to a dark chapter in the country's history. On September 4, the council announced the commencement of DNA analysis operations aimed at confirming the identities of prisoners who perished......

Morocco's Human Rights Council Greenlights DNA Testing for Tazmamart Victims After Two Decades

In a significant development for human rights in Morocco, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has approved DNA testing on the remains of detainees who perished in the notorious Tazmamart prison. This decision comes after a 20-year campaign by the Association of Victims of Tazmamart, marking a potential......

CNDH Advocates for Equitable Urban Development in Morocco

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco convened its third “Agora of Human Rights” session today, tackling the pressing issues and prospects associated with the nation's rapidly expanding urban landscapes. Under the theme “The Right to the City and the City of Rights:......

Rabat Named Permanent Secretariat for Africa’s Torture Prevention Network

In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......

Amina Bouayach's Unwavering Advocacy for Human Rights Earns Prestigious North-South Prize

In a testament to her steadfast commitment to promoting human rights, gender equality, and the prevention of torture, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), was awarded the prestigious North-South Prize by the Council of Europe in Lisbon on Tuesday. The ceremony,......

Celebrating Moroccan Women's Integral Role in Shaping National Identity

In a compelling address commemorating International Women's Day and the 20th anniversary of Morocco's Equity and Reconciliation Commission, Amina Bouayach, President of the Moroccan National Human Rights Council (CNDH), underscored the enduring influence of women's rights on the nation's......