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Rabat – The United Nations’ Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, has commended Morocco for its active engagement with the UN’s human rights mechanisms.
In addition, she acknowledged Morocco’s efforts in completing its fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review in 2022, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on the achievements and challenges in promoting human rights.
Mohammed made the statement during the opening of an international debate organized by the Moroccan National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in Rabat on December 7 and 8.
The two-day event which marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, brought together authors, journalists, artists, and philosophers from around the world.
In her address, the UN Deputy Secretary-General highlighted the leadership of the CNDH and its role in supporting the National Strategy for Migration and Asylum.
In addition, she underscored the opportunity presented by the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, occurring midway through the journey towards the 2030 Agenda.
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Mohammed lauded the Universal Declaration as a “beacon of hope and progress in a divided world,” emphasizing its role in unifying nations through the universality of human rights.
She urged member states, including Morocco, to use the declaration as a common foundation to find solutions to shared struggles and celebrate the diversity, strengths, and achievements of communities worldwide.
Reflecting on her visit to Marrakech in October, Mohammed commended the “impressive mobilization of the Moroccan people in response to a devastating earthquake.”
The Deputy Secretary-General attended the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, where she witnessed the United Nations call for a new paradigm of global finance that prioritizes human rights and works for countries in the South.
Mohammed acknowledged the challenges posed by a divided world and stressed the importance of human rights as the shared moral compass of humanity.
“Trust in the international human rights architecture, faith in its promise, and the allocation of resources are vital to advance human rights and reinvigorate progress towards the 2030 agenda,” she concluded.
