Morocco serves as model in deradicalization, Says UN High Commissioner Volker Türk
Morocco is a model in deradicalization, said the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Friday in Rabat.
Speaking at a debate on “Multilateralism and the Future of Human Rights,” organized by the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, Turk lauded the Kingdom as “an example” thanks to its “good practices” in deradicalization.
During the meeting, which was attended by many prominent figures from the fields of thought and culture, the UN High Commissioner emphasized that “Morocco plays a key role in the important global debate on deradicalization.”
After reviewing the global human rights situation and the challenges it faces now, and in the future, he stressed the need to reaffirm and clarify the fundamental values and principles that underpin societies, viewing human rights as an integral part of governance across all sectors.
Turk also addressed the relationship between technology and human rights, highlighting the importance of keeping pace with technological developments, namely artificial intelligence, with a deep understanding of human rights issues.
For his part, the Permanent Secretary of the Kingdom of Morocco’s Academy Abdeljalil Lahjomri highlighted Morocco’s positive involvement in the UN human rights system, as the Kingdom has ratified or acceded to nine international conventions that form the core of the system, in addition to numerous relevant protocols.
With the promulgation of the 2011 Constitution, Morocco took a significant leap in human rights, with several provisions specifically dedicated to this this issue, he noted, adding that the Kingdom has continued to strengthen institutions in this area, particularly the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the Inter-ministerial Delegation for Human Rights (DIDH).
Participants in this meeting underscored the important role of multilateral mechanisms in protecting human rights and strengthening global efforts aiming to consolidate them as an international priority.
They also noted that in light of the contemporary challenges, multilateral cooperation has become a key pillar to achieve the objectives of the international human rights agenda, as it offers new opportunities and horizons through the adoption of global and integrated approaches.
This meeting is part of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco’s role in promoting human rights and multilateral action, particularly the role played by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in building a more equitable world and a future that respects rights.
