The international conference on « Transitional Justice » commenced this Friday at the Moroccan Parliament under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER).
The opening session, jointly organized by the Moroccan Parliament and the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), featured a royal message addressed to the participants, read by Amina Bouayach, president of the CNDH.
Over the two-day event, participants include national and international officials representing government bodies, parliament, judiciary, national human rights institutions, and mechanisms for the prevention of torture, alongside representatives from the United Nations, African Union, civil society organizations, experts, and academics.
Key discussions center around pathways of transitional justice, exploring potential interactions with constitutional, legislative, and judicial reforms, as well as the role of public institutions and civil society in supporting the implementation of transitional justice recommendations. Topics on collective memory and institutional reforms are also on the agenda.
The conference will highlight lessons from Morocco’s Equity and Reconciliation Commission, celebrated for its best practices, unique management approach, and its transformative recommendations, positioning it as a reference point for current and future transitional justice efforts worldwide.
