CNDH Launches Illustrated Stories for Digital Safety Awareness
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has introduced a captivating collection of illustrated stories aimed at empowering children and teenagers with essential skills for safer navigation in the digital realm. This initiative was unveiled at the Rights Pavilion during the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, known as SIEL 2026, which takes place from May 1 to May 10. The fair has attracted participation from 61 countries and showcases 891 exhibitors, making it an ideal venue for the CNDH to engage directly with its target audience through interactive readings and workshops.
Creating Engaging and Educational Experiences
The illustrated story collection was developed through an extensive participatory process, involving numerous workshops and consultations with children. This collaborative effort allowed the CNDH to transform the digital experiences of young people into relatable scenarios, characters, and storylines that populate the books. Notably, the illustrations were crafted by talented artist Youssef Rahhali, with financial backing from the European Union, as part of a broader initiative focused on children's rights.
These stories speak to children in a language that resonates with them, rather than adopting an adult-centric approach. This deliberate choice enhances the stories' reach and impact. The narratives delve into the dual nature of the digital landscape, highlighting its potential as a platform for learning, creativity, and social connection, while also addressing the risks inherent to young users, such as exploitation, misinformation, compulsive usage, and violations of privacy. For instance, one story follows a young girl who shares her artwork online and becomes a target for manipulation, while another features a boy who becomes overly attached to an AI chatbot before realizing its limitations. Through these engaging tales, the CNDH aims to build digital literacy in children by employing storytelling techniques rather than traditional didactic methods.
This initiative aligns with the CNDH's broader vision, championed by its President Amina Bouayach, to transition children from being passive recipients of rights to active participants in shaping the policies and frameworks that govern their lives. The activities at SIEL serve as a platform to facilitate discussions about digital rights, which will inform legislative and policy processes, including forthcoming reforms to the Child Code.
In addition to the illustrated stories, the CNDH leveraged its presence at SIEL 2026 to launch an innovative AI-powered interactive library— the Human Rights Morocco Library application. This application allows users to conduct natural language queries across the Council's extensive archive of reports and publications, thus modernizing access to institutional knowledge in a rapidly digitizing society. Both this library and a companion event tracking application are now available on the App Store and Google Play, reflecting the Council's commitment to enhancing digital engagement across all age demographics.
As reported by northafricapost.com.
