Launch of the PRIS-AFCON Program for the Benefit of Inmates in Correctional Facilities (DGAPR)
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The General Delegation for Penal Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has announced the launch of the PRIS-AFCON program aimed at inmates in correctional facilities, following activities initiated for the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament (CAN Morocco-2025).
This program aligns with the strategic vision aimed at enhancing the human and social dimension of correctional institutions. It will feature a mini-football tournament next Thursday, bringing together 150 African inmates from 15 nationalities at the local prison in Tamesna, which will host both the opening and closing ceremonies of the program, according to a statement from the DGAPR.
Additionally, the program will include live broadcasts of the CAN matches in all cells and living spaces within the various correctional facilities. There will also be interactive sessions with former players, journalists, and members of civil society, as part of workshops and parallel activities.
Correctional facilities such as the local prison of Oudaya in Marrakech, the local prison of Tangier 2, the local prison of Ras El Ma in Fez, the Center for Reform and Rehabilitation in Casablanca, and the local prison of Aït Melloul in Agadir will host football matches in coordination with local clubs. This initiative will also incorporate various activities and workshops, creating a festive atmosphere that embodies the values of coexistence, fair play, and shared African identity.
Through this initiative, the General Delegation reaffirms its strong commitment to engaging inmates in both national and continental dynamics, encouraging their active participation in various national and continental events and activities. This is aimed at supporting rehabilitation and reintegration goals while fostering the correctional facility’s openness to its external environment, the statement concludes.
