The holding of the decision-making meetings of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) in Rabat is a recognition of Morocco’s political, institutional, and administrative leadership under the enlightened guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, said the Kingdom’s Ombudsman, Hassan Tariq, on Tuesday in Rabat.
Speaking at the opening session of the IOI’s Board of Directors meeting—held as part of the Institute's decision-making sessions taking place in Rabat from May 12 to 14—Tariq emphasized that the Moroccan model promotes participatory citizenship through the strengthening of administrative justice, the independence of national institutions, and the constitutionalization of institutional mediation.
The Institution of the Kingdom’s Ombudsman occupies a significant place within the IOI, having built strong relationships with its international counterparts and participated in numerous activities, which has enabled it to take on an active role within the organization’s governing bodies, he stated.
Tariq also stressed that these gatherings offer a valuable opportunity to strengthen cooperation among Ombudsman institutions internationally, providing a privileged space for sharing visions, ideas, and experiences among members.
For her part, IOI President Nashieli Ramirez Hernandez stated that the meeting reflects the commitment of Morocco’s Ombudsman Institution to the promotion and protection of human rights.
She noted that this annual meeting is a major event for the Institute, offering a valuable occasion to engage with all participants on issues of global significance, while highlighting that the IOI represents a diverse network—composed of national and local institutions tirelessly working in their respective domains—united by a common objective: the defense of human rights and the promotion of good governance.
Meanwhile, IOI Secretary General Bernhard Achitz noted that the meeting brings together mediation institutions from across the globe, who share their experiences and discuss best practice models with the aim of enhancing the Institute’s effectiveness.
He added that the discussions will also focus on human rights and their protection, affirming that mediation institutions play a crucial role in many countries as defenders of fundamental rights.
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