A high-level delegation from international non-governmental organisations with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council paid an official visit to the city of Laayoune.

A high-level delegation from international non-governmental organisations with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council paid an official visit to the city of Laayoune. The visit aimed to learn about efforts made in the field of human development, the promotion of human rights and the development of infrastructure and social services in the region.

The visit included meetings with a number of government institutions and local human rights bodies, as well as representatives of civil society, where experiences were exchanged and development programmes were discussed that support youth and social innovation and call for the promotion of civic participation and the strengthening of human rights mechanisms.

The delegation also conducted a field tour during which it visited educational and development institutions and participated in an international seminar organised by the Independent commission of Human Rights of North Africa on strengthening the capacity of civil society in the field of human rights advocacy and advocacy before international and regional mechanisms.

The delegation expressed its satisfaction with the developments it witnessed on the ground , affirming that what it saw reflects a positive reality.

This visit reflects the keenness of international organisations to follow development and human rights directly and strengthens cooperation and partnership with all actors in the region.