Culture of Peace: Morocco Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights-Based Approaches
The Kingdom of Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to human rights-based approaches as a lever for conflict prevention during a high-level discussion dedicated to the theme “Human Rights and the Culture of Peace,” held Wednesday in Geneva as part of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC).
“We firmly believe that human rights-based approaches are essential for conflict prevention and for consolidating a culture of peace,” said Ms. Miriam Ragala, Advisor at the Permanent Mission of Morocco to the United Nations in Geneva, who delivered the Kingdom’s statement.
In this statement, Morocco recalled that “the Moroccan Constitution embodies the values of peace by enshrining the rights of all, without distinction,” before highlighting the strengthening of its national approach promoting “the values of moderation and religious discipline within the framework of a pluralistic and open national identity.”
The diplomat also stressed “ongoing legal and institutional reforms” aimed at guaranteeing the effective implementation of fundamental rights, combating all forms of discrimination and promoting equality.
She further reaffirmed “the importance of the Rabat Plan of Action, which aims to prohibit hate speech,” as well as the “Fez Process, designed for religious leaders and actors in order to prevent incitement to violence that could lead to atrocities.”
The Kingdom also highlighted the implementation of the World Programme for Human Rights Education, the development of capacity-building programs for law enforcement agencies, and the integration of human rights education and citizenship values into educational and training curricula.
“The Kingdom of Morocco fully adheres to these vectors of peace and remains committed to strengthening international cooperation to promote a world where diversity is an asset and tolerance a shared value,” Ms. Ragala concluded.
During the debate, the United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, defended prevention- and human rights-based approaches, particularly early warning systems, which “make it possible to act quickly.”
According to a study, the rate of resolution of violent conflicts is currently lower than it has been at any time over the past 50 years. Wars ending in a decisive victory have fallen from 49 percent in the 1970s to only 9 percent in the 2010s.
According to the UN official, “the vast majority of nations must show even greater boldness and recommit to ending war as an instrument of international relations.” “States must speak with a single, clear voice in favor of the United Nations Charter, international law and a culture of peace,” she concluded.
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