فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) unanimously adopted on Monday in Geneva a resolution presented by Morocco addressing the negative impact of corruption on the enjoyment of human rights.
Sponsored by the Kingdom of Morocco in collaboration with a small group including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Poland, and the United Kingdom, the resolution underscores the necessity of a human rights-based approach in all anti-corruption efforts.
Presenting the text on behalf of the co-sponsoring group, Omar Zniber, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, emphasized that “corruption constitutes a profound threat to the very essence of our societies. By obstructing access to essential services, it undermines social cohesion, erodes trust in public institutions, exacerbates inequalities, and creates fertile ground for the most serious human rights violations.”
The Moroccan diplomat reaffirmed that the fight against corruption must be grounded in a human rights approach, a conviction Morocco upholds both internationally and domestically.
He recalled that the 2011 Constitution enshrined this fight among national priorities, with the establishment of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and the Fight Against Corruption, alongside strengthened legal frameworks and laws guaranteeing access to public information.
Adopted during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council, which runs until July 9, the resolution builds on the work initiated by the Council’s Advisory Committee since its first report in 2015. It mandates the Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the procedural and substantive obligations of States in protecting human rights within anti-corruption frameworks.
The text also highlights the importance of education, training, and the strategic role of academia in preventing corruption.
According to Mr. Zniber, this initiative aligns with commitments made during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, affirming that “transparency, accountability, the rule of law, good governance, and combating corruption are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Stressing the importance of multilateral cooperation, the diplomat called for strengthened partnerships between the Human Rights Council and other relevant UN entities, notably the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, within the framework of implementing the UN Convention against Corruption.
“The unanimous adoption of this resolution sends the message that the fight against corruption is inseparable from the promotion and protection of human rights,” concluded Mr. Zniber.
FROM/ FESNEWS
