King Mohammed VI addressed a Royal Message to the participants in the international symposium held in Rabat on December 7-8 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, under the theme: "30 Universal Commitments for Human Dignity: Universality of Human Rights: Achieved Actuality or Incomplete Path?"
The message, read by Mrs. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), emphasized that Morocco's celebration of this milestone reflects its continuous commitment to advancing human rights in both culture and practice. The Sovereign highlighted that Morocco has chosen a distinct human rights path anchored in constitutional enshrinement and integrated into public policies, strategic choices, and the reinforcement of the rule of law.
Furthermore, the Royal Message pointed to major structural reforms undertaken by the Kingdom, notably the generalization of health coverage, social protection, and ongoing societal consultations to reform the Family Code (Moudawana) to uphold the rights of women, children, and families. The King also underscored the indispensable contribution of Global South nations in shaping universal human rights frameworks, addressing contemporary cross-border challenges, and bridging the gap between theoretical principles and their actual implementation.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
The United Nations praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s forward-looking vision for future generations, highlighting the importance of collective action to build a human-centered and sustainable development model. It also noted that this vision has become even more relevant in light of the challenges exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly social inequalities and the spread of misinformation.
The Council of the League of Arab States praised the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to protect Al-Quds Al-Sharif and support the resilience of the Palestinian people. It also highlighted the fieldwork of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency in preserving the city’s Arab and Islamic identity.
