As part of the Digital Space Human Rights Strategy project, the Legal Affairs and International Standards Department of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) organized a training workshop on February 13–14, 2025, focused on ICESCO’s project management mechanisms. The workshop was held for students of the Master’s Program in Human Rights and Public Policies at the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences at Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra.

On the first day, the workshop reviewed ICESCO’s major projects and provided hands-on training on project management and governance mechanisms. The sessions aimed to enhance students’ capacities in designing and managing projects related to human rights, international organizations, and public policies.

The second day focused on cybercrime and digital transformation in the age of artificial intelligence. The sessions were overseen by the Moroccan Center for Polytechnic Research and Innovation and the Council of Europe Office in Morocco. The day included a detailed presentation on the Budapest Cybercrime Convention and Morocco’s efforts to implement its provisions effectively.

The workshop also featured specialized presentations. Youssef Bentaleb, President of the Moroccan Center for Polytechnic Research and Innovation, provided an overview of the challenges of cybercrime. Dr. Houssein Waabida, Research Professor at Ibn Tofail University, delivered a presentation on the latest applications of artificial intelligence, highlighting tools that contribute to the development of academic research in the field.

The workshop was part of the celebration of Safer Internet Day, held under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform. The event saw the participation of ICESCO staff and the presence of Dr. Ahmed Ajoun, Dean of the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences at Ibn Tofail University, along with professors overseeing the Master’s Program in Human Rights and Public Policy.