Morocco's CNDH and DGSN join forces to provide training on migrants' rights

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) of Morocco have launched a training programme to strengthen the protection of human rights in the police force. 

The inaugural session, scheduled for 24 February, will address migration and Morocco's international obligations to protect the rights of migrants. The meeting, which will take place at the headquarters of the CNDH in Rabat, will bring together 20 law enforcement officers and human rights experts to analyse the main challenges in the field of migration. 

The programme 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. 

The discussions will also explore Morocco's commitment to UN treaty bodies, national migration and asylum policies, and strategies to harmonise law enforcement with international human rights standards. 

This training reinforces the commitment to integrate human rights principles into police work. 

By providing officials with knowledge of legal obligations and best practices, the programme seeks to improve interaction with migrants and ensure stricter compliance with national and international standards. 

Participants will study real cases, analyse current challenges and discuss strategies to protect the rights of migrants while ensuring public safety. 

This initiative expands on previous training programmes by the CNDH-DGSN partnership, which initially focused on the prevention of torture. 

This initiative is part of an institutional cooperation agreement signed on 14 September 2022, with the aim of strengthening training and capacity building in law enforcement. 

By integrating human rights into police training, the programme seeks to raise professional standards, promote accountability and contribute to Morocco's efforts to adopt regulations that guarantee the protection of the rights of all persons, regardless of their immigration status. 

In recent years, Morocco has developed an approach to migration based on the protection of migrants' rights and social integration. Its migration policy is articulated around the National Immigration and Asylum Strategy (SNIA) - launched in 2013 - international legal frameworks, the fight against human trafficking, and regional and international cooperation.  

Despite the progress made, Morocco continues to face challenges, such as border control, the fight against migrant smuggling networks and the full implementation of its integration policies. However, this approach has been recognised globally as a model in the region for its inclusive nature and its commitment to human rights.