Human Rights Index

E/C.12/1/ADD.55 (CESCR, 2000)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	c) with regard to situation in Western Sahara, there not been definite solution to question of self-determination	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination	general
	Paragraph(s) 13 E/C.12/1/ADD.55 (CESCR, 2000)
	r) seek solution, in cooperation with United Nations, to problems impeding realization of referendum on issue of self‑determination in Western Sahara	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination	general
	Paragraph(s) 35 E/C.12/1/ADD.55 (CESCR, 2000)

CCPR/CO/82/MAR (HRC, 2004)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	c) lack of progress on question of realization of right to self-determination for the people of Western Sahara (ICCPR, art. 1)	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination	general
	Paragraph(s) 8 CCPR/CO/82/MAR (HRC, 2004)
	r) make every effort to permit population groups concerned to enjoy fully rights recognized by ICCPR	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination	general
	Paragraph(s) 8 CCPR/CO/82/MAR (HRC, 2004)

E/C.12/MAR/CO/3 (CESCR, 2006)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	c) important points raised in CESCR's concluding observations in 1994 and in 2000 have not been taken into consideration, and State has not effectively addressed main concerns raised during consideration of its initial report and second periodic report, which still need to be addressed, namely - lack of data and statistics on homeless, evictions, access to drinking water and electricity, women's employment and status of Amazigh people - fact that no clear solution has yet been found to question of self‑determination for people of Western Sahara c) reports of straitened circumstances endured by people displaced by conflict in Western Sahara, particularly women and children, who apparently suffer multiple violations of their rights under ICESCR - obstacles to enjoyment of rights enshrined in article 8 ICESCR, such as cumbersome administrative formalities for setting up trade unions - continued restrictions on right to strike stemming from article 288 of Criminal Code, which contravene article 8 ICESCR - large number of children living in street - persistently high rate of maternal mortality, despite State's efforts	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination 4.3 - Context, statistics, budget, training, dissemination, civil society 7 - Non-discrimination 27.1 - Right to work 27.3 - Trade union rights 29.3 - Right to adequate housing 30 - Right to health 34.1 - Elimination of discrimination against women 35.1 - Children: definition; general principles; protection	children general internally displaced persons minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups persons affected by armed conflict street children women
	Paragraph(s) 13 E/C.12/MAR/CO/3 (CESCR, 2006)
	r) follow up specific concerns raised in connection with CESCR's initial report and its second periodic report r) act on CESCR's suggestions and recommendations in that regard	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination 4.3 - Context, statistics, budget, training, dissemination, civil society 7 - Non-discrimination 27.1 - Right to work 27.3 - Trade union rights 29.3 - Right to adequate housing 30 - Right to health 34.1 - Elimination of discrimination against women 35.1 - Children: definition; general principles; protection	children general internally displaced persons minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups persons affected by armed conflict street children women
	Paragraph(s) 33 E/C.12/MAR/CO/3 (CESCR, 2006)
	r) make every effort to find clear and definitive solution to issue of self-determination for people of Western Sahara r) take steps to protect rights of persons displaced by conflict in Western Sahara and to ensure their safety	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination 26 - Economic, social & cultural rights - general implementation issues	general internally displaced persons persons affected by armed conflict
	Paragraph(s) 35 E/C.12/MAR/CO/3 (CESCR, 2006)

CEDAW/C/MAR/CO/4 (CEDAW, 2008)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	r) take effective and sustained legal measures to increase the political representation of women at all levels, including temporary special measures, in accordance with article 4, paragraph 1, of CEDAW, rather than depending on ad-hoc moral commitments from political parties r) establish legal quotas for women for the 2009 municipal elections and adopt temporary special measures to increase women’s representation in decision-making positions in all spheres r) undertake awareness-raising campaigns about the importance of women’s participation in decision-making for society as a whole, including in the public and private sectors	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination 18 - Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote 34.1 - Elimination of discrimination against women	women
	Paragraph(s) 25 CEDAW/C/MAR/CO/4 (CEDAW, 2008)
	r) implement measures to ensure access to girls and women to all levels of education. Such measures could include canteens, boarding facilities, proper sanitation, water and electricity, which have a direct impact on the realization of their right to education, especially in rural areas r) adopt temporary special measures in accordance with article 4, paragraph 1, of CEDAW and the Committee’s general recommendation 25, to ensure the retention of girls in school r) continue to strengthen efforts to improve the literacy level of girls and women through the adoption of comprehensive programmes of formal and non-formal education, adult education and training and increase training and employment of teachers, the development of gender-sensitive educational materials and the monitoring and evaluation of progress achieved towards time-bound targets r) special attention be given to girls who are domestic workers, in order to ensure that they are not employed below the age of 15, allowing them to continue their education, at least until that age r) raise general awareness of the importance of education as a human right and as a basis for the empowerment of women, and to take steps to overcome traditional attitudes that perpetuate discrimination	Morocco	1 - Right of self-determination 31 - Right to education 34.1 - Elimination of discrimination against women	girls rural women women
	Paragraph(s) 27 CEDAW/C/MAR/CO/4 (CEDAW, 2008)

E/C.12/1/ADD.55 (CESCR, 2000)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	c) not yet ratified ILO Convention No. 87 on freedom of association and protection of right to organize	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 27.3 - Trade union rights	general
	Paragraph(s) 22 E/C.12/1/ADD.55 (CESCR, 2000)
	r) ratify ILO Conventions Nos. 87 (on trade unions), 138 (on minimum age), 169 (on indigenous and tribal peoples) and 12 (on the worst forms of child labour)	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 7 - Non-discrimination 27.3 - Trade union rights 35.3 - Children: protection against exploitation	children general indigenous
	Paragraph(s) 41 E/C.12/1/ADD.55 (CESCR, 2000)

CERD/C/62/CO/5 (CERD, 2003)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	w) steps taken to make declaration provided for in art 14 ICERD and ratify amendment to art 8, paragraph 6 ICERD	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 6 - Right to an effective remedy, impunity 9 - Racial discrimination	general
	Paragraph(s) 9 CERD/C/62/CO/5 (CERD, 2003)

CRC/C/15/ADD.211 (CRC, 2003)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	w) ratification of OP-CRC-SC (October 2001, OP-CRC-AC (May 2002), ILO Conventions No. 138 concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment (January 2000) and No. 182 concerning Prohibition and Immediate Action for Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour (January 2001)	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 35.3 - Children: protection against exploitation 35.5 - Children in armed conflict	children persons affected by armed conflict
	Paragraph(s) 3 CRC/C/15/ADD.211 (CRC, 2003)
	w) publication of CRC in Official Gazette w) ratification of ILO Convention No. 138 c) some of concerns expressed and recommendations made after consideration of Stats's initial report have been insufficiently addressed, particularly those contained in paragraphs 20 to 28, such as reservation made upon art. 14 CRC, non‑discrimination against girls and child labour those concerns and recommendations are reiterated in present document	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 3.1 - Cooperation with treaty bodies 35.3 - Children: protection against exploitation	children general girls
	Paragraph(s) 5 CRC/C/15/ADD.211 (CRC, 2003)
	r) ratify Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction of 1980	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 35.2 - Children: family environment and alternative care	children
	Paragraph(s) 41 CRC/C/15/ADD.211 (CRC, 2003)
	w) ratification by State of OP-CRC-AC w) setting of minimum age for compulsory recruitment into armed forces at 20 years c) situation of children living in Western Sahara	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 35.5 - Children in armed conflict	children persons affected by armed conflict
	Paragraph(s) 56 CRC/C/15/ADD.211 (CRC, 2003)
	n) efforts of State to prevent and combat child labour (ratification of ILO Conventions Nos. 138 and 182, ILO/IPEC programme to fight child labour) c) incidence of economic exploitation remains widespread in agricultural and handicraft sectors, including metalworking and jewellery-, carpet- and mosaic‑making c) situation of domestic servants (petites bonnes), mostly girls, who are subjected to harsh working conditions and abuse	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 35.3 - Children: protection against exploitation	children girls
	Paragraph(s) 60 CRC/C/15/ADD.211 (CRC, 2003)

A/58/38(SUPP) (CEDAW, 2003)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	r) sign and ratify OP-CEDAW r) accept amendment to art. 20, paragraph 1 CEDAW, concerning meeting time of CEDAW	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 6 - Right to an effective remedy, impunity 34.1 - Elimination of discrimination against women	general women
	Paragraph(s) 180 bis A/58/38(SUPP) (CEDAW, 2003)

CAT/C/CR/31/2 (CAT, 2004)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	r) withdraw reservation made concerning article 20 and make declarations provided for in articles 21 and 22 CAT	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 2.2 - Reservations 6 - Right to an effective remedy, impunity 12.1 - Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment	general
	Paragraph(s) 6 CAT/C/CR/31/2 (CAT, 2004)

CCPR/CO/82/MAR (HRC, 2004)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	w) commitment to pursue reforms with a view to fully implement rights set forth in ICCPR w) intention to accede to Optional Protocol of ICCPR	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 4.3 - Context, statistics, budget, training, dissemination, civil society	general
	Paragraph(s) 4 CCPR/CO/82/MAR (HRC, 2004)

CRC/C/OPSC/MAR/CO/1 (CRC, 2006)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	r) strengthen legislative framework by becoming party to Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the 2000 United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 35.3 - Children: protection against exploitation	children women
	Paragraph(s) 18 CRC/C/OPSC/MAR/CO/1 (CRC, 2006)

E/C.12/MAR/CO/3 (CESCR, 2006)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	r) expedite ratification of ILO Convention concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of Right to Organize	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 27.3 - Trade union rights	general
	Paragraph(s) 45 E/C.12/MAR/CO/3 (CESCR, 2006)
	r) consider ratifying ILO Convention concerning Minimum Standards of Social Security and ILO Convention concerning Equality of Treatment of Nationals and Non-Nationals in Social Security	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 7 - Non-discrimination 28 - Right to social security	general non-citizens
	Paragraph(s) 46 E/C.12/MAR/CO/3 (CESCR, 2006)

A/HRC/4/29/Add.2 (SR Education, 2007)

Annotation		Country	Right	Affected Person
	n) the SR Education acknowledged the very positive institutional and legislative measures taken by Morocco aimed at the realization of the right to education and, more generally, at the protection of human rights w) the SR Education noted with appreciation the recognition of the right to education in the Constitution and the ratification of and efforts in the implementation of the CRC w) he also noted with appreciation the adoption of the National Charter for Education and Training, which besides setting the framework for the education system in Morocco, introduces human rights education into the curriculum and recognizes human rights among the guiding principles of the education system, together with Islamic values and the concept of citizenship w) the SR Education welcomed the recent establishment of the High Council on Education, a consultative body presided over by His Majesty the King, which foresees the participation of students and teachers among other relevant actors, as well as the establishment of the National Observatory on the Rights of the Child, the Consultative Council on Human Rights and the Ombudsman	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 4.1 - Legal framework 4.2 - Institutions & policies 4.3 - Context, statistics, budget, training, dissemination, civil society 31 - Right to education 35.1 - Children: definition; general principles; protection	children general
	Paragraph(s) 4 A/HRC/4/29/Add.2 (SR Education, 2007)
	> the SR Education identified some shortcomings in the realization of the right to education of children with disabilities, particularly in terms of their inclusion in school r) the SR Education strongly recommended that Morocco ratify the recently adopted Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which will guide the development of national policies in the field of disability, particularly regarding the right to education of children with disabilities > in this regard, the SR Education stressed the importance of allocating sufficient funding, to allow for the implementation of existing national policies and strategies, such as the National Plan 2006-2007 towards children with disabilities, and any future policies, as well as to adapt school infrastructures and materials to their needs > the SR Education strongly emphasized the importance of providing adequate training for teachers, including disability awareness, means of communication, educational techniques and materials to support children with disabilities, so as to ensure their inclusion in school	Morocco	2.1 - Status of international instruments 4.2 - Institutions & policies 31 - Right to education	children persons with disabilities
	Paragraph(s) 12 A/HRC/4/29/Add.2 (SR Education, 2007)