Elected chairman of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, Ahmed Raissouni launched a campaign against activists, defending individual freedom. The Moroccan Islamic jurist argued that these people «destroy families and marriages».
Morocco did not refer to homosexuality being a criminal offense in the country in its 2026 World cup bid book.
After attending the third cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) organized by the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner, Morocco will have to present the recommendations that it has taken into consideration. According to a report issued by the ministry in charge of the matter, Morocco has mainly rejected recommendations related to the prosecution of journalists, freedom of belief and homosexuality.