Press releases
African National Human Rights Institutions statement on the Covid-19 Pandemic
Alarmed by the rapid and exponential spread of the novel corona virus within the African continent, and upon proposal from Morocco's national human rights institution, the Network of African NHRIs published this statement on COVID 19 Pandemic, on April 4, 2020.Download the press release
Read morePress release following meeting of CNDH Bureau on Wednesday April 1st, 2020
The Bureau of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) held its ordinary periodic meeting, via video-conference, on Wednesday April 1st, 2020.The Bureau exchanged on the measures taken by the Council to continue its human rights monitoring, protection and promotion tasks during the current health...
Read morePress release on precautionary measures taken by the CNDH's Administration to prevent the spread of the pandemic (20 March 2020)
Under the legal and regulatory provisions;Considering the decision of the public authorities to declare a health emergency and restrict movement in the country from 6 p.m. on Friday 20 March 2020 to keep the Coronavirus under control;Considering the force majeure represented by the danger of the...
Read moreCoronavirus (COVID 19): Precautionary measures taken by the administration of the CNDH to prevent the spread of the epidemic
The exceptional situation facing humankind, including the Moroccan people, is calling us to raise the level of vigilance and prudence. Therefore, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) calls for:The consecration of values of solidarity, compassion and benevolence towards vulnerable categories...
Read moreCNDH at the 26th International Editing and Book Fair: “1990-2020: An Ongoing Process to the Effectiveness of Rights”
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is participating, for the ninth time in a row, in the 26th chapter of the International Editing and Book Fair, known in French as Salon International de l’Edition et du Livre (SIEL), which will be held this year from 6 to 16 February 2020 in...
Read moreRegional workshop on the promotion of human rights culture as part of the SDGs
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the Arab Network for National Human rights Institutions (ANNHRI) organize a high-level regional workshop on “The promotion of human rights culture as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” on 4 and 5 February 2020 at the Kenzi...
Read moreCNDH appoints Human rights officer to receive and process requests for access to information
Pursuant to article 12 of Law No. 31-13 on the right of access to information, Mrs. Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), appointed Mrs. Amina Salhi, Director of Communication at the CNDH, for receiving and processing requests for access to information.Article 12...
Read moreMemorandum of Understanding on medical monitoring between the CNDH and the Danish Institute against Torture- dignity
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the Danish Institute against Torture (DIGNITY) signed, on 20 December 2019 in El Jadida, Morocco, a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of technical cooperation on monitoring aspects related to health in places of deprivation of liberty...
Read more12th Biennial Conference of the NANHRI: The Global Compact for Migration: African NHRIs’ Common Vision, Opportunities and Challenges in its Implementation
The National Human Rights Council of Morocco (CNDH) takes part in the 12th Biennial Conference of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) from 5 to 6 November 2019 in Cairo, Egypt.The CNDH will be represented by a delegation led by Ms. Amina Bouayach, President of the...
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The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has taken note of information circulated by the press, social networks and civil society organizations, regarding practices of some transport companies, which make the sales of tickets dependent upon proof of residency permit for certain foreigners.The...
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