Morocco approves creation of national agency for child protection
This legislative initiative aligns with the great importance placed on children's rights within Morocco's legal framework and national institutions. The aim is to ensure effective protection and the full realization of children's rights, according to a statement from the Ministry in charge of Relations with Parliament, the official government spokesperson.
The bill seeks to advance significant legislative and institutional reforms in the field of child protection by addressing key legal and practical challenges facing institutional child welfare. These include legislative gaps concerning child protection centers, the complexity of overlapping responsibilities among various stakeholders, and the need to account for the specific needs of different child categories, in addition to the persistent lack of institutional coordination.
At its core, the draft law proposes the creation of the National Agency for Child Protection, a public institution with legal personality and financial autonomy. The agency will be tasked with implementing and advancing state policies related to the protection and promotion of children's rights.
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