REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF RABAT-KENITRA HOLDS ITS FOURTH ORDINARY SESSION
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Rabat-Kenitra convenes its fourth ordinary session on January 19, 2013, at its main office in Rabat.This session is held pursuant to article 22 of the rules of procedure of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH). It will evaluate the outcome of the activities implemented between the second and third sessions, and assess the results of the regional human rights caravan organized on December 7-22, 2012. It will also examine the action plan of the year 2013.
Installed on February 16, 2012, the Commission, in accordance with article 28 of the Royal Decree establishing the CNDH, is entrusted with tracking and monitoring the situation of human rights at the regional level and receiving complaints about alleged human rights violations. It is also responsible for implementing the Council’s programs and projects relating to the promotion of human rights, in collaboration with all stakeholders in the region.
Its territorial jurisdiction covers Rabat, Salé, Skhirat, Temara, Kenitra, Khemissat, Sidi Kacem and Sidi Slimane. Chaired by Mr. Abdelkader Azriâ, the Commission includes in its membership the Regional Ombudsman and members representing regional human rights associations and regional bodies of judges, lawyers, doctors, religious scholars, professional journalists, as well as persons actively involved in the protection and promotion of human rights.
The Commission is composed of three thematic committees: Committee for human rights protection, Committee for promoting human rights culture, and Committee for stimulating reflection and debate on democracy and human rights.