فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Royal Court announced the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Al-Habib Belkouch as the Minister Delegate in charge of Human Rights, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the human rights framework in Morocco and equip national institutions with the necessary expertise to carry out their constitutional tasks, in light of national and international challenges in this field.
A Distinguished Career in Human Rights
Born in 1954 in the city of El Jadida, Mr. Mohamed Al-Habib Belkouch is a renowned expert in the field of human rights and an advisor to numerous national and international bodies. He has accumulated extensive experience in this area through various prominent positions, including:
- Former member of the National Human Rights Council.
- Head of the Center for Human Rights and Democracy Studies.
- Human rights advisor to several national and international institutions.
- Expert advisor to the Minister of Human Rights between 1998 and 2000.
- Director of the Documentation, Information, and Training Center on Human Rights (2000-2005), a center established in partnership with the United Nations.
- Director of the Migration Program for the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (2005-2006).
- National Coordinator for international cooperation projects in human rights.
- Coordinator of the UNESCO Arab Network for research and action on economic, social, and cultural rights.
Contributions to the Development of Human Rights
In addition to his leadership roles, Mr. Belkouch played a central role in preparing and coordinating national and international reports submitted to international committees and relevant bodies. He also oversaw training courses on human rights and transitional justice at national, regional, and international levels.
Academically, the new Minister Delegate has published numerous works and studies on human rights, reflecting his steadfast commitment to advancing this field and promoting a human rights culture in Morocco.
Royal Vision for Enhancing Human Rights
This appointment reflects the royal attention to reforming the human rights system in Morocco and building on the international gains the Kingdom has made in this regard. It also aligns with King Mohammed VI’s continuous efforts to promote and protect human rights, both legislatively and institutionally, within a comprehensive vision that meets the global evolution of the human rights landscape.
Source: Fes News Media
