Rabat – Morocco launched today the 17th session of the Mousalaha rehabilitation program, an initiative aimed at supporting the reintegration of inmates and addressing the root causes of radicalization.
As part of the country’s broader strategy to prevent extremism and promote social cohesion, the program spans three and a half months. It offers 214 hours of comprehensive training, including 161 hours dedicated to religious, legal, human rights, socio-economic, and psychological education. An additional 53 hours focus on helping inmates develop skills for reintegration into society through activities such as theater, gardening and handicrafts.
During the ceremony, a letter of loyalty and allegiance was read by one of the participants on behalf of the inmates, expressing their gratitude to King Mohammed VI and offering prayers for his health and well-being.
This session marks a significant milestone, with 390 inmates, detained under anti-terrorism laws, now taking part in the program. Notably, 74.05% of the participants have benefited from a royal pardon, which includes sentence reductions, releases, or exemptions from fines.
The Director General of the Prison Administration and Reintegration, the Secretary General of the Rabita Mohammedia of Scholars and Head of the Mousalaha Center, the Coordinator of the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Reintegration of Prisoners, as well as experts and professors who facilitate the program all attended the launching ceremony.
Through initiatives like Mousalaha, Morocco reaffirms its commitment to combating extremism by offering incarcerated individuals the opportunity to rebuild their lives and better reintegrate into society.
Established in 2017 under the Moroccan Directorate General of Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR), the Mousalaha is a collaborative effort involving various institutions. These include the Ministry of the Economy, the Rabita Mohammadia of the Ulema, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), and the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Reintegration of Inmates.
