The National Observatory for Children’s Rights (ONDE) held its annual meeting in Rabat, presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem, marked by the presentation of achievements for 2025 and the signing of new structural agreements.
The past year prominently focused on a clearly established priority: child health. The Observatory intensified its awareness-raising actions, particularly regarding vaccination, while expanding psychological support for children who are victims of violence. Simultaneously, training efforts strengthened, with an increased number of professionals being trained on issues related to psychological trauma.
Digital innovation is another major focus. Through the launch of an online health booklet, the establishment of a continental platform dedicated to children’s rights, and the development of internal tools, ONDE is accelerating its transition to more integrated systems. A new platform, dubbed “Tofoula,” will also structure the monitoring of indicators related to childhood.
Judicially, the institution has continued its efforts to ensure better consideration of children’s voices, notably through training specialists and integrating new modules into magistrates’ curricula.
The year was also notable for hosting the 17th National Congress, which brought together national and international experts around issues of child protection, resulting in recommendations aimed at guiding public policies through to 2030.
Another significant development is the strengthened participation of children themselves. The Child Parliament has evolved its selection criteria to promote more inclusive representation, integrating a wider range of profiles from diverse backgrounds.
Internationally, ONDE is solidifying its position. Hosting the first African Forum of the Child Parliament in Rabat led to the creation of a dedicated continental network, enhancing South-South cooperation and coordinating initiatives in Africa.
Culminating this annual meeting was the signing of ten agreements with several national institutions and international partners. These accords cover key areas such as health, education, social protection, data production, mental health, and youth empowerment.
Through this expanded framework, ONDE aims to reinforce synergy between public and private actors while consolidating its capacity to anticipate and act in response to emerging challenges related to children’s rights.