• We call on the Moroccan government to reaffirm its commitment to protecting minority communities, whom it does not recognize, from hate speech, and operationalize the right of these vulnerable groups to freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression, opinion, and association. Our association has discovered that the Constitution, the Penal Code, and the Law on Associations require that in order to enjoy human rights, including the right to form associations, this must be done without “offending” Islam, the King, and Western Sahara. • We once more demand the removal of these three restrictions relating to Islam, the King and Western Sahara, which the government employs to arrest people, suppress their freedom of expression, and curtail their rights. Such political/religious restrictions target not only minorities, but all vulnerable groups, and the foundations of democratic societies. In general, our association generally affirms that society as a whole, including both its minorities and majorities, must be involved in efforts to enhance the preservation and enjoyment of human rights ratified by Morocco, while ensuring special care for vulnerable groups: minorities, especially religious ones, LGBT people, indigenous peoples and immigrants.

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