The 58th session of the Human Rights Council

On the sidelines of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, the North Africa Network of the Independent Commission for Human Rights organized, in partnership with international organizations, a side event entitled “The Right of Return: The Path to Justice for Refugees.”

The discussion brought together experts, legal professionals, and human rights advocates to address the legal, political, and humanitarian dimensions of the right of return, and to explore solutions to the challenges refugees face, including arbitrary detention and forced return to their homelands.

Event Details

📅 Date: March 6, 2025

⏰ Time: 16:00 – 18:00

📍 Venue: NVeY18 Hotel, Richmond Street, Geneva, Switzerland

Speakers

• Dr. Naji Moulay Lahcen – Executive Director, CIDH AFRICA

• Dr. Ayman Aqil – President, Maat Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights

• Luiza Vasconcelos Silva e Sousa – International Human Rights Lawyer

• Gajmoula Bousif – President, Sahara Observatory for Economic and Social Development

• Dr. Lghazal Mina – Coordinator, Sahrawi NGO Coalition

• Ms. Laura Gómez Pérez – Human Rights Activist

Through this dialogue, we reaffirmed the importance of upholding the right of return as a legal and moral obligation to restore justice and dignity to displaced populations.