Morocco's UNHRC Presidency, Crowning Achievement of its Human Rights Record (Arab Observatory for Human Rights)

11 January 2024 Printable Version

Cairo - The election of the Kingdom of Morocco to the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the year 2024, the first time in its history, following a vote in Geneva, is the crowning achievement of its rich record in the field of human rights in various areas at the local and international levels, said the Arab Observatory for Human Rights.

This election testifies to Morocco's tireless efforts, according to a roadmap, to achieve more in the field of human rights and lay the foundations for their sustainability, the Observatory stressed in a press release, adding that this event constitutes recognition by the Member States of the United Nations of all the Kingdom's efforts to make the voice of justice heard in the field of human rights and of its commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter.

It also reflects the confidence that Morocco enjoys in the international community in this field and the importance of its commitment to promoting and respecting action in favor of human rights.

The Arab Observatory for Human Rights hailed "the Kingdom's record and the interest it takes in human rights and freedoms."

It also highlighted "the major developments in the field of drafting national legislation, the importance Morocco attaches to the national institutions involved in strengthening the national human rights system, particularly those related to legislation, institutions, and initiatives that have helped consolidate the national experience based on the humanitarian approach, and have deepened the Kingdom's commitment to human rights."

It noted that this election reflects the major roles played by the Kingdom at home and abroad in supporting and promoting human rights and humanitarian principles.

It expressed its conviction that Morocco will be a strong voice to defend human rights issues in Arab countries at the United Nations and will play its part in promoting and protecting human rights through its presence as President of the Council, in addition to strengthening efforts for cooperation and constructive dialogue and consolidating partnerships between countries to contribute to enriching its action.

Morocco has a solid experience in improving the human rights system at all levels, drawing its leadership from the Kingdom's cultural heritage, its constitution, which guarantees freedoms for all, and its legislative system, which promotes the principles of justice, equality, tolerance, and respect for the rights of all, the Observatory emphasized.