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Morocco's vote for death penalty moratorium aligns with human rights advocacy

Morocco’s recent vote in favor of a moratorium on the application of the death penalty reflects years of human rights advocacy and aligns with the recommendations of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH). The announcement was made on Tuesday in Geneva during a high-level panel at the 58th session......

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......

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 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......

PJD Stands Firm on Death Penalty: Justice and Deterrence at the Forefront

Morocco is preparing to vote in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on the death penalty. In light of this, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has reiterated its stance on capital punishment, affirming its importance as a tool for justice and societal stability. At......

CNDH Chief Highlights Critical Migrant Rights Challenges and Morocco's Proactive Approach

In a powerful keynote address at a workshop focusing on migration, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), underscored the urgent global crisis of migrant disappearances while emphasizing her country's commitment to protecting migrant rights. Stark Migration......

Morocco Signals Policy Shift with Support for UN Death Penalty Resolution

Morocco is poised to make a landmark decision by voting in favor of the United Nations resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty, marking a significant departure from its previous stance. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced this historic shift during a parliamentary session, highlighting......

Morocco's Human Rights Council Pushes for Enhanced Protections in Strike Legislation

The Moroccan National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has unveiled a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at bolstering worker protections and reinforcing trade union freedoms within the country's proposed strike legislation. These proposals seek to enhance the practical guarantees surrounding......