Morocco's King Mohammed VI conveyed a message to participants at the International Symposium on “Transitional Justice,” which commenced Friday in Rabat.

In this message, the Sovereign highlighted the Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER) as a cornerstone of Morocco’s democratic transition and an essential contributor to consolidating the rule of law, institutional development, and the protection of freedoms in the country.

The decision to establish the IER, the King noted, was part of a proactive approach to governance inspired by a new concept of authority.

This approach prioritised the principle of linking responsibility with institutional accountability, aiming ultimately to preserve the dignity of all Moroccans.

“In addition to achieving a fully recovered national reconciliation and addressing past violations, this initiative sought to make transitional justice a central pillar of the democratic transition we embarked upon,” the King stated.

The message was delivered by Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council.

The Sovereign stated that the IER’s recommendations, particularly its proposals on public policies, have guided significant societal reforms.

These include constitutional and legislative advancements aimed at strengthening the protection of human rights.

He noted that institutional mechanisms and consultation bodies were established to prevent the recurrence of past violations and to promote public governance based on the principles of the rule of law.

In this context, the King reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that human rights are enshrined comprehensively across political, environmental, economic, social, and cultural dimensions in the Constitution, laws, and public policies.

“We have also created the institutions and constitutional mechanisms necessary for the protection of human rights in their multiple dimensions,” the King stated.

He emphasised the importance of spatial justice in development policies and integrating the concept of collective harm reparation into national development plans.

The King underscored efforts to reduce the marginalisation of regions that had previously been excluded from Morocco’s development progress.

This focus, he observed, has led to significant improvements in these regions, enabling them to become models of spatial development.

“Today, the world, through the voice of impartial observers, bears witness to the fruits of the development model implemented in our Southern Provinces,” the King said.

He explained that these regions have transformed into hubs of investment and development, featuring extensive infrastructure, major projects, and modern facilities.

The Sovereign concluded by highlighting the alignment of Morocco’s development initiatives with ideals of solidarity, complementarity, and spatial justice, which serve as guiding principles for progress across all regions of the Kingdom.