The overall goal of the project is to foster the effective implementation of a legal framework in Morocco which is conducive to freedom of expression, association and assembly, and consistent with international standards and best practices.
The project’s first component focuses on supporting the implementation of new laws and regulations by providing input into new draft laws or draft revised laws under review, analyzing the current legal and regulatory framework in Morocco and advocating for compliance with International standards.
The project also works to foster and support a broad-based movement of civil society groups, along with a coordinated strategy to improve public understanding and support of freedom of expression, association and assembly. This is done through reinforcing media and civil society groups to perform a watchdog role for society, thus supporting implementation of current laws consistent with international human rights norms.
Timeline
- August 2017: Project launch
- 2017-2021: Policy dialogue – a series of technical meetings with (Ministries, parliamentary groups, etc.) led by media and civil society organizations (CSOs)
- 2018-2020: White papers published on Freedom of Expression, association and assembly
- 2018-2021: Capacity building training workshops for CSO, journalists and lawyers
- 2018-2019: Regional blog tours on Fundamental Freedoms held for bloggers and human rights defenders
- 2018: CSOs and media representatives attend international events
- 2019-2020: Peer-to-peer study visits for policy makers
- 2020: Advocacy for the legal recognition for community radios in Morocco
- 2020: Dialogue with the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Monitoring Committee
Donors
Special thanks to our donors:
- US Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL)
Partners
Special thanks to our partners:
- ADALA pour le droit à un procès équitable
- UNESCO regional office for Maghreb countries
- ARTICLE 19 MENA
- Association Initiatives Citoyennes (AIC)