REGIONAL COMMISSION OF CASABLANCA-SETTAT HOLDS ITS 5th PLENARY SESSION
The regional Human Rights Commission of Casablanca-Settat holds its fifth plenary session on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. in its main office in Casablanca.An activity report (June-July 2013) will be presented. The program of activities to be organized in 2013 within the framework of the commission’s plan of action will be outlined. The commission’s communication plan and other points are scheduled for discussion as well.
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Casablanca-Settat 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.