Morocco Participates in the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council
Morocco Participates in the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
The Kingdom of Morocco is set to partake in the work of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, scheduled from February 23 to March 31, 2026, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to human rights on an international scale.
A Participation Marked by an Official Intervention
According to a statement from the Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights, the Moroccan delegation will include the Interministerial Delegate, Mohamed El Habib Belkouch, who will deliver the Kingdom’s address during the plenary session dedicated to governmental delegations.
High-Level Meeting at the Palais des Nations
The Moroccan official will also preside over a high-level meeting focused on the International Network of National Implementation, Reporting, and Monitoring Mechanisms, which Morocco coordinates. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Palais des Nations, under the theme: “Supporting the Implementation Plan and Future Challenges of the Network of National Mechanisms.”
This event is organized in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as the permanent missions to the Human Rights Council of Morocco, Brazil, Portugal, and Paraguay, in addition to the Global Rights Group.
Highlighting Achievements and International Cooperation
The meeting will serve as an opportunity to showcase the network’s accomplishments, including the adoption of its action plan for the period 2026-2030, the launch of its virtual platform, and the renewal of its call for membership to foster experience-sharing and enhance the role of national mechanisms at the state level.
Alongside this session, the Interministerial Delegate will also hold bilateral discussions with several UN officials and international human rights figures, demonstrating Morocco’s openness to international dynamics and its willingness to share its experience in promoting and protecting human rights.
