Press releases
HM King Mohammed VI appoints Ms Amina Bouayach new president of the National Human Rights Council
Here l follows the statement of the royal Office:"HM King Mohammed VI received on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Royal Palace in Rabat, Amina Bouayach, whom the Sovereign has appointed chairwoman of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH).During this audience, HM the King reaffirmed his...
Read moreCNDH organizes and participates in several events on Migration in Marrakech
As a part of its participation in the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) and the Intergovernmental Conference to adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), the National Human Rights Council of Morocco (CNDH) organizes and takes part in several events...
Read moreMarrakech: Regional conference on “the role of young people in building tolerant societies”
In cooperation with the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) organizes a regional conference on “The role of young people in building tolerant societies” from 5 to 8 November 2018 in Marrakech, Morocco.The...
Read moreMarrakech Declaration, a new roadmap for NHRIs to contribute to protecting HRDs and expanding civic space
National Human Rights Institutions from around the globe, gathering in Marrakech at the Global Alliance of NHRIs’ 13th International Conference, adopted on Friday 12 October 2018 the Marrakech Declaration on “Expanding the civic space and promoting and protecting human rights...
Read moreSignature of a framework agreement between the National Human Rights Council and the Marrakech-Safi Region
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), represented by the National Human Rights Training Institute- Driss Benzekri (INFDH-DB) and the Marrakech-Safi Region, represented by La Maison de l’élu (the House of Elected Officials), will proceed on 11 October 2018 at 10:30 am in La Maison de l...
Read moreUnder the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI: International conference: Role of national human rights institutions in promoting and protecting human rights defenders
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the international conference of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) will be held in Marrakech from 10 to 12 October 2018. Held every three years, each time in a different continent, the conference is co-hosted this year (13th...
Read moreCNDH has not received any request for opinion on the Military Service Bill
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) denies the information conveyed on 25 August 2018 by the media reporting that the CNDH was requested to submit its opinion on the Military Service Bill during its review by the Parliament.In accordance with Law 76- 15 reorganizing the CNDH, the Council...
Read moreCNDH participates in the 11th Conference of States Parties to CRPD
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) participates in the 11th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP11) from 12 to 14 June 2018 at the UN Headquarters, in New York. This year’s overarching theme is “Leaving no one behind...
Read moreCNDH’s National Human Rights Training Institute- Driss Benzekri launches a training sessions on citizenship and human rights for young people
The staff of the Regional Human Rights Commissions (CRDHs) (local branches of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH)), will conduct training sessions on issues related to citizenship and human rights for young people. These sessions will take place throughout the month of April 2018.Organized...
Read moreAjial Foundation and National Human Rights Council publish proceedings of 2nd World Human Rights Forum
Ajial Foundation for Human Rights and the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) publish the proceedings of the 2nd World Human Rights Forum (WHRF) that was held in Marrakech, Morocco from 27 to 30 November 2014. The world event was held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King...
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