CNDH holds meeting with NGOs on National Preventive Mechanism against Torture
The National Human Rights Council/National Preventive Mechanism against Torture (CNDH/NPM) is organizing a communication meeting with NGOs on Monday 22 April 2024, at 9 am, to be held at the CNDH headquarters in Rabat, Morocco.
This meeting is part of the CNDH/NPM initiatives to promote best practices in implementing human rights standards, preventing violations and addressing challenges.
It aims to share the NPM experience, actions, methodologies, outcomes, visits to places of deprivation of liberty, recommendations from annual reports since 2019 and proposals for aligning national laws with Morocco’s international commitments.
Ms. Amina Bouayach, CNDH Chairperson, will deliver the opening statement.
The agenda of this event includes a presentation on NPM actions by Dr. Mohamed Benaajiba, NPM Coordinator, followed by an interactive discussion.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore an exhibition showcasing photos and videos of Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER) organized by the CNDH at its Rabat headquarters. This exhibition is part of the commemoration of the “20 years of Truth, Equity and Reconciliation… Commemorating a Milestone and a Process,” initiated by the CNDH Chairperson on Friday 26 January 2024, and continuing throughout the year.
The establishment of the NPM took place at the first session of the CNDH General Assembly on 21 September 2019, in line with the provisions of Law 76-15 relating to the CNDH reorganization and its Rules of Procedure.
This press release is an open invitation to the media to attend and cover this event.