Moroccan Child Protection Reform Faces Overhaul Call from CESE. Rabat, Morocco – The Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE) has recommended a comprehensive reevaluation of Morocco’s proposed child protection reform, highlighting significant gaps in the current draft law No. 29.
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The CESE, in its official opinion, has not rejected the creation of the National Agency for Child Protection, which is at the heart of the reform.
However, the council emphasizes that the agency’s role is too narrow and does not adequately encompass family support, prevention, and alternatives to institutional care, which are crucial for the holistic well-being of children in vulnerable situations.
The CESE also criticizes the absence of a prior impact study, which is required under framework law No. 50-21, and the lack of clear timelines for the implementation of the draft law.
The council’s recommendations include a thorough study to assess the relevance of the proposed agency and a call for a broader mandate that includes prevention and oversight, in line with Morocco’s broader child protection policy and international obligations.
The CESE’s call for a rethink of the child protection reform in Morocco underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach that places the child at the center of policy-making, ensuring that both immediate and long-term solutions are effectively addressed.
The government’s response to these concerns will be closely monitored as it seeks to balance effective child protection with broader social and economic development goals.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: moroccoworldnews
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