A recent report from the United Nations has highlighted two innovative initiatives implemented by Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) as exemplary practices in the fight against digital violence and the inclusion of children in international human rights mechanisms. This significant acknowledgment comes as part of a broader review by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, which is set to be presented during the upcoming 63rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, scheduled from September 7 to October 9, 2026.
The first initiative recognized by the UN is a national campaign initiated by the CNDH in November 2025 aimed at addressing technology-facilitated violence specifically targeting women and girls. This campaign, which spanned 16 days, included a caravan that made 36 stops across 12 cities, effectively reaching all regions of Morocco. In addition to raising awareness through public exhibitions held in Rabat, the council also employed a creative approach by using a light show projected onto its headquarters to highlight the issue of digital violence. Notably, the campaign utilized artificial intelligence to portray the experiences of victims through digitally generated characters, ensuring the protection of their identities while amplifying their voices.
The second initiative involved empowering children to prepare their own alternative report for submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. This project enabled young participants to voice their opinions and evaluate the implementation of their rights directly before an international oversight body, thereby fostering a sense of agency and involvement among children regarding their rights.
The UN Secretary-General's report delves into the expanding roles of national human rights institutions, covering various important areas such as monitoring detention practices, preventing torture, overseeing elections, addressing migration issues, advocating for disability rights, facilitating transitional justice, and ensuring corporate accountability. As of June 2026, a total of 119 national institutions have achieved international accreditation, with 91 institutions, including Morocco’s CNDH, attaining 'A' status, indicating full adherence to the Paris Principles that govern independence, pluralism, and effectiveness. The remaining 28 institutions hold 'B' status, reflecting partial compliance.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
