Expelled from Morocco a year ago, a Spanish journalist sends a letter to Mustapha Ramid

Mustapha Ramid : Homosexuals are not discriminated against in Morocco

Mustapha Ramid’s controversial comments on homosexuals have made their way to the House of Representatives. The Minister of State for Human Rights defended himself for calling homosexuals «scum» claiming that they are not discriminated against.

The fight against torture : Morocco’s commitments must be taken into consideration according to El Yazami

Human Rights : Ramid and Morocco put under pressure in Geneva

During the Universal Periodic Review organized; in May, by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, Mustapha Ramid swept aside all calls for parity and individual freedoms. On September 21st, he will head to Geneva to plead once again the Moroccan case. Nevertheless, in only four months, the kingdom added spots to its file.

Al Hoceima : The Minister of State in Charge of Human Rights remains prudent

The International Day against Homophobia : Morocco is still criminalizing homosexuality

The international day against homophobia is an opportunity to give an overview about the situation of LGBT communities in Morocco. In a report released by ILGA, the international federation highlights the sexual orientation laws in the Kingdom just a few days after Mustapha Ramid, the Minister of State for Human Rights, latest declaration.

Al Karama foundation : Morocco must eradicate torture (Interview)

Al Karama, an NGO created to defend victims of human rights violations, was present at the Universal Periodic Review organized yesterday by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The event was an opportunity for Morocco to enumerate the actions taken to improve the human rights situation in the country and a way of answering to the NGO’s recommendations.