• 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.