Morocco Elected to Lead the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council

Morocco has been overwhelmingly elected to preside over the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council, represented by Nadia Amal Bernoussi, during elections held this Monday in Geneva at the opening of the Committee’s 33rd session.

This election is yet another testament to Morocco’s credibility on the international stage, reflecting its efforts to promote, protect, and strengthen human rights both nationally and globally, in line with King Mohammed VI’s vision.

United Nations member states have consistently placed their trust in Moroccan experts for key human rights bodies. This confidence has resulted in the election of several Moroccan experts to various human rights treaty bodies, notably the Human Rights Council, which Morocco chaired in 2024.

Bernoussi’s election is a recognition of her dedication and contributions within the Committee, where she has been a member since 2020. She was re-elected in 2023 for a second term covering 2023-2026. Additionally, she is a member of the Venice Commission and a prominent human rights advocate, highly regarded both nationally and internationally.

Bernoussi was a member of the Advisory Committee for the 2011 Constitutional Review and continues to make significant contributions to academic research in the field of human rights.

The Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council is a subsidiary body composed of 18 experts, tasked with providing insights and recommendations for the promotion and protection of all human rights.

During its current session, running until February 21, the Committee is reviewing several requests from the Human Rights Council, primarily concerning gender issues, the establishment of a democratic and fair international order, and the rights of persons with disabilities.

Other key topics under discussion include the impact of modern military technologies on human rights, the effects of disinformation, gender-based violence exacerbated by technology, and the consequences of plastic pollution on human rights.