Benalilou, who was speaking at an international forum marked by the presence of ombudsmen from 29 countries, underlined the need to place this subject at the center of their concerns in order to guarantee the rights of future generations, in particular the dignity, safety and peace, said a press release from the Ombudsman of the Kingdom.

The subject of the rights of future generations has not received the necessary political, legal and ethical attention despite the commitments laid down in the 1977 UNESCO declaration, noted the ombudsman during this meeting held at Monaco's High Commissioner for the Protection of Rights, Liberties and for Mediation, under the aegis of Prince Albert II.

The international community should not rely only on the "noble feelings" that the current generation has towards the subject, but should rather turn them into "pragmatic and clear commitments and actions", he insisted.

On this occasion, he stressed the importance of thinking about adequate means, to place the protection and defense of the rights of future generations at the heart of the concerns of ombudsmen, and of strengthening cooperation mechanisms between the various institutions.