Press releases
NANHRI General Assembly: CNDH re-elected at GANHRI and NANHRI decision-making bodies
The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) General Assembly re-elected the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) representative of NANHRI at the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) Bureau and member of the Working Group on Businesses and Human...
Read moreDrâa-Tafilalet Region: Seminar on HIV and Human Rights
The Regional Human Rights Commission in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region (CRDH), in coordination with the Regional Directorate of Health and Social Protection, will organize a symposium on “HIV and Human Rights in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region” on Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 9.30 am in Midelt,...
Read moreCNDH participates in the proceedings of the 14th Biennial Conference of the NANHRI in Accra
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), represented by a delegation led by Ms. Amina Bouayach, CNDH Chairperson, participates in the proceedings of the 14th Biennial Conference of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) on: “Nurturing responsible business...
Read morePress Conference on the occasion of the World Day Against the Death Penalty
Thursday 12 October 2023, at 09:30 am, at the headquarters of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in Rabat, MoroccoThe 21st anniversary of the World Day Against the Death Penalty, which is celebrated on October 10 of each year, will be commemorated under the slogan “Death Penalty: Road...
Read moreCRDH in Draa-Tafilalet held Meetings to Identify Efforts made to counter the Earthquake Damage
Following the earthquake tragedy in Morocco, the Regional Human Rights Commission in the Draa-Tafilalet Region (CRDH) held a meeting with relevant governors to identify the efforts made by the authorities to alleviate the impact of the earthquake’s effects on the population.The CRDH visited...
Read moreSecond Training Session for Police Officers Responsible for Detainees in DGSN Custody Facilities
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) are actively implementing the terms of their partnership agreement, which is designed to enhance and develop the capacities of DGSN officers responsible for persons in custody in DGSN places of...
Read moreMaritime border tragedy near Saidia: A flagrant human rights violation across unclear maritime border, within an undisputed area
On Tuesday, 29 August 2023, across the maritime borders near the city of Saidia (Northwest of Morocco), Algerian coastguards fired live bullets at five young Moroccan men after they strayed at sea, killing two of them, severely injuring a third, who is currently recovering in Oujda, and arresting...
Read moreDrâa-Tafilalet Region: Seminar on Moroccan Community Living Abroad and New Development Model Updates
The Regional Human Rights Commission in the Draa-Tafilalet region (CRDH) organized a seminar on: "Moroccan Community Living Abroad and New Development Model Updates”, on Friday 11 August 2023, at 9:30 am, in the Boumalne Dadès Commune, Morocco.This seminar was organized in partnership...
Read moreCNDH organizes national symposium on emerging cities in Morocco
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is organizing a national symposium on "Emerging Cities in Morocco: Human Rights Prospects and Challenges", on Wednesday 12 July 2023, at 9:30 am, at the Council's headquarters in Rabat, Morocco.This event is part of the Council's ongoing...
Read moreMarrakech Declaration for Preventing Torture in Africa: Establishment of African NPMs Network
The high-level International Conference on the Practices of National Preventive Mechanisms against Torture (NPMs) in Africa, organized by the National Human Rights Council/National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture (CNDH/NPM) and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on 23-24...
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