Welcome to your Marrakech Declaration Scorecard
Marrakech Declaration Scorecard – Overview and User Guide
Purpose
The Marrakech Declaration Scorecard is a practical tool that helps National Human Rights
Institutions (NHRIs) and stakeholders assess how effectively African states are meeting their
human rights obligations, particularly in protecting Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), including
Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs). Rooted in the Marrakech Declaration and its
Regional Action Plan, the Scorecard supports evidence-based monitoring and advocacy.
Who Can Use It?
While primarily intended for NHRIs, the Scorecard is also useful for civil society organizations
(CSOs), state agencies, UN and African human rights mechanisms, NGOs, academics, journalists,
lawyers, and private sector actors. It encourages a multi-stakeholder, collaborative approach to
accountability.
Development Methodology
The Scorecard was created through a combination of desk research and interviews with
stakeholders such as NHRIs in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania, along with civil society
representatives. It draws from international, regional, and national human rights instruments
and relevant reports.
How to Use the Scorecard: Five-Step Process
1. Preliminary Review
Designate focal persons within the NHRI to lead the review and assessment. A small, diverse
team helps ensure accuracy and objectivity.
2. Data Collection
Collect relevant materials, including NHRI reports, legal texts, policy documents, and media
sources. Supplement with interviews, workshops, or focus groups if needed.
3. Scoring Process
Sections: Promotion, Protection, and Cooperation & Partnerships
Scoring Scales:
Promotion & Cooperation:
Scoring scale |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Good |
Average |
Poor |
Protection (Objectives 1 & 2):
0 (Good), -1 (Average), -2 (Poor)
Instructions: Justify each score with supporting evidence and provide actionable
recommendations.
3. Validation & Dissemination
Present findings in a validation meeting with State and/or non-State actors. Disseminate results
to promote transparency and support broader engagement.
4. Advocacy
Use the recommendations to develop targeted advocacy strategies aimed at closing gaps and
strengthening State compliance with the Marrakech Declaration and related human rights
frameworks.
Outcome
The Scorecard offers a clear, structured approach to evaluating State performance on HRD
protection. It strengthens evidence-based advocacy and supports national and regional efforts
to uphold human rights.