Morocco Warns of the Dangers of Corruption and Calls for International Support to Combat Human Rights Violations
The Permanent Ambassador of Morocco to the United Nations in Geneva, Omar Zenib, warned of the dangers of corruption, considering it a direct threat to social structures, trust in institutions, and fundamental rights. During a UN session, he pointed out that corruption hinders access to basic services, undermines social harmony, exacerbates injustice, and creates a fertile environment for human rights violations.
Zenib reaffirmed that Morocco has repeatedly emphasized in international forums that issues of transparency, good governance, and combating corruption are essential to achieving sustainable development goals. He stressed Morocco’s conviction that a human rights-based approach should be central to anti-corruption efforts, highlighting that the national experience is based on this approach.
The Moroccan diplomat outlined the measures taken by the Kingdom, including:
– Making the fight against corruption a constitutional priority.
– Establishing a strict legal framework to combat corruption.
– Creating a National Anti-Corruption Commission.
– Enacting laws that criminalize financial crimes and ensure citizens’ right to access information.
– Ensuring the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption measures for all citizens.
Zenib called for enhancing cooperation and partnership between the Human Rights Council and the relevant UN bodies in the fight against corruption, emphasizing the importance of implementing practical measures rather than relying solely on theoretical principles. He explained that the current draft resolution aims to translate previous recommendations into concrete actions by empowering the advisory committee to examine states’ commitments to protect human rights during anti-corruption efforts.
The ambassador highlighted the significance of education and information dissemination as a preventive measure, praising the role of parliaments and universities in this regard. He concluded by urging member states to support the resolution by consensus, reaffirming the connection between combating corruption and protecting human rights.
