Rabat – The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) have introduced a new training of trainers (ToT) program to strengthen human rights protections in law enforcement.
The first session, scheduled for February 24, will focus on migration and Morocco’s international obligations regarding the rights of migrants.
Held at the CNDH headquarters in Rabat, the training will bring together 20 law enforcement officials and human rights experts to examine key migration-related issues.
The program will cover international legal frameworks, including the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, the Global Compact for Migration, and national legislation.
Discussions will also address Morocco’s engagement with UN treaty bodies, national migration and asylum policies, and ways to align law enforcement practices with international human rights standards.
The training reflects ongoing efforts to integrate human rights principles into police work.
By equipping officers with knowledge of legal obligations and best practices, the program looks to improve interactions with migrants and ensure greater compliance with national and international standards.
Participants will explore real-life cases, analyze current challenges, and discuss strategies for protecting migrant rights while maintaining public security.
This initiative expands on previous training efforts under the CNDH-DGSN partnership, which initially focused on preventing torture.
It is part of an institutional cooperation agreement signed on September 14, 2022, which aims to improve law enforcement training and capacity building.
By reinforcing human rights in police training, the program aims to improve professional standards, promote accountability, and help Morocco’s larger efforts to adopt regulations that safeguard the rights of all citizens, regardless of migrant status.
