UN human rights commission: Morocco renews resolve to consolidate the rule of law

Morocco's Human Rights minister, Mohammed Aujjar, renewed on Tuesday before the United Nations Human Rights Commission that Morocco is determined to promote the rule of law and enhance democracy.

Aujjar assured the UN Commission, convening its 59th session that "the Moroccan government is committed to carry on institutional reforms." Morocco is keen on consolidating civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights to promote liberties, fight exclusions and enhance women and children's rights, he added.

Touching on Morocco's political and human rights progress, the Moroccan official said following the last legislative elections thirty women are currently parliament members and the authorities are making significant efforts to shelve past human rights cases." He added.

The reform of the human rights consultative council and creation of "Diwan Al Madhalem" (ombudsman) in conformity with Paris Treaty are other facets of Morocco's endeavors to promote human rights respect, stressed Aujjar.