AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Errachidia-Ouarzazate and the National Education Directorate in Zagora concluded a partnership and cooperation agreement on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., at Reda Hotel in Zagora.Through this agreement, the two partners aim to build a platform to promote human rights through the education and training system. The agreement refers to activities and programs aiming to promote the principles and values of human rights and to help build positive attitudes towards oneself and the others. It also aims sensitize about the fundamental human rights and the rights and duties of citizens. Spreading and promoting the culture of human rights and promoting schools and encouraging their openness towards their environment are among the objectives of this partnership.
The Commission concluded a similar agreement with the Education Directorate in Tinghir, on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Casablanca-Settat was appointed on January 23, 2012. It’s chaired by Ms Fatima Aarache. Its mandate covers the provinces of Errachidia, Ouarzazate, Tinghir and Zagora. It is one of CNDH’s 13 regional human rights mechanisms. Created under Article 28 of the Council’s founding Royal Decree, these commissions are mandated to monitor the situation of human rights at the local levels. They receive and handle complaints about allegations of human rights violations. They implement the Council’s programs and projects related to the promotion of human rights and stimulation of dialogue and thoughts on human rights, in cooperation with the local stakeholders concerned.