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NIHR committee convenes

Manama - Arab Today

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Committee has convened for its 23rd meeting. Chaired by Fareed Ghazi, the NIHR panel also includes as members Dr. Abdulrahman Jawaheri and Dr. Jameela Al-Sammak. The committee spotlighted the session themed "Human Rights and the Environment", held on February 25, and stressed the importance of benefiting from theRead more

NIHR officials meet EU delegation

Manama - Arab Today

National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) Deputy Chairman Abdulla Ahmed Al-Derazi received the delegation of the European Union for the Middle East and Gulf led by Roberto Storci. Al-Derazi commended the relations of friendship and the European Union, briefing the delegation members about the national watchdog's achievements in dealing with human rights issues with total transparency and independence. He saidRead more

NIHR officials meet EU delegation

Manama - Arab Today

The National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR) Deputy Chairman Abdulla Ahmed Al-Derazi received the delegation of the European Union for the Middle East and Gulf led by Roberto Storci, currently on visit to Bahrain Al-Derazi welcomed the delegation and commended the relations of friendship and the European Union, briefing them about the national watchdog's achievements in dealing with human rightsRead more

HM King issues order specifying NIHR membership terms

Manama - Arab Today

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order 17/2017 specifying the terms and conditions for appointment of members of the National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR) board of commissioners. To ensure the board of commissioners' independence, a member must satisfy the following terms and conditions in addition to the provisions of Article 4 of Law 26/2014: -Read more

NIHR receives US congressional delegation

Manama - ArabToday

National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR)'s Acting Secretary-General Yasser Shaheen has received a United States congressional delegation visiting the country to learn about Bahrain achievements in various fields. Shaheen gave an overview of the NIHR's role in disseminating and protecting human rights, noting Bahrain's human rights achievements and the establishment of the NIHR under the royal reforms. The US delegationRead more