Morocco was elected Monday in the person of Professor Mohamed Amarti to represent Africa as a member of the United Nations Committee on economic, social and cultural rights for a four-year period, starting on January 1, 2021. The election of Morocco to this important Committee is a recognition from the international community of the efforts and achievements of the Kingdom, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, in the area of the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly economic, social and cultural rights. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its States parties. The Committee was established by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in May 1985 to carry out the monitoring functions assigned to the ECOSOC. All States parties are obliged to submit regular reports to the Committee on how the rights are being implemented.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 15, 2020 12:22 UTC