This recognition illustrates "Morocco's constant commitment to preventing and combating the exploitation of children, particularly in the context of peacekeeping and humanitarian aid," the Inter-ministerial Delegation for Human Rights (French acronym DIDH) said in a press release.

During its interaction with the Special Rapporteur on the occasion of the preparation of the report, Morocco detailed rigorous preventive mechanisms, including a rigorous selection of military personnel deployed, specific training on the protection of civilians, and awareness-raising campaigns on children's rights, the DIDH noted.

The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have introduced a six-monthly rotation system to limit the risk of abuses and deploy national investigators to UN theaters of operations, according to the press release.

In terms of legislation, Morocco recalled its advanced legislative framework, notably Law 27-14 criminalizing human trafficking, in line with international conventions. This law provides for severe penalties for the perpetrators of exploitation and reinforces the rights of victims, including compensation and social reintegration.

Morocco has also set up the "E-Signalement" digital platform to centralize and track reports of abuse effectively.

The contribution from Morocco also highlights persistent challenges, such as the difficulty of identifying perpetrators in the absence of DNA evidence and the stigmatization of victims. To overcome these challenges, Morocco is calling for greater international cooperation through the creation of independent judicial mechanisms to investigate abuses committed in the contexts covered by the report.

This recognition by the Special Rapporteur is part of a broader context of Moroccan leadership in the field of human rights. Morocco, a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol, regularly incorporates UN recommendations into its national reforms.

Recent initiatives such as the reception units in the courts, supported by 300 trained social workers, or the toll-free number for reporting violence against children, are tangible illustrations of this.

The commendable mention of Morocco in the Special Rapporteur's report reflects a coherent national and international dynamic. It highlights the Kingdom's legislative and operational advances, while underlining its active role in international forums, the DIDH noted.

In the face of persistent challenges, particularly in conflict zones, Morocco is positioning itself as a model of integrated mobilization, combining prevention, repression, and transnational cooperation, while calling on the international community to strengthen its commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.