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NIHR welcomes UNICEF partnership

Manama - Emirates Voice

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has welcomed the UN Children Fund (UNICEF)’s return to Bahrain, as part of the strategic partnership signed recently with 16 UN agencies. Dr. Khalifa bin Ali Al Fadhel, NIHR Secretary-general expressed aspiration for close cooperation with the UNICEF on boosting the rights of children in the kingdom. He stressed that Bahrain was deeplyRead more

NIHR condemns terror blast in Bahrain

Manama - Emirates Voice

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) condemned the terrorist act which targeted a police bus and resulted in the death of a policeman and the injury of eight others. In a statement, the institution denounced the criminal act with a homemade bomb which targeted the police bus while travelling near Jidhafs today. It described the act as a blatantRead more

NIHR inaugurates free hotline service

Manama - Emirates Voice

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has inaugurated the new communication centre on the free hotline number 80001144 to receive complaints and queries. NIHR Acting Secretary General Dr. Khalifa Ali Al Fadhel said the service is part of the institution’s keenness to upgrade its communication mechanisms with people in Bahrain to ensure utmost protection of human rights. He calledRead more

HRH Premier issues Edict restructuring Disability

Manama - Emirates Voice

His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister issued Edict 14/2017 restructuring the High Committee for Disabled Persons’ Welfare Affairs. The Premier’s Edict stipulated the re-structuring of the committee under the chairmanship of the Minister of Labour and Social Development. Below are the committee members who represent the respective governmental and private sectors: 1- Shaikh DuaijRead more

NIHR chief meets Al-Hurr delegation

Manama - Emirates Voice

National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR) Chairman Said bin Mohammed Al-Faihani received a delegation from Bahrain Free Labour Union Federation (Al-Hurr), led by Executive Council Chairman Yaqoob Mohamed Youssef. He stressed the watchdog’s support to national enterprises and institutions towards consolidating labour rights, commending the crucial role of Bahrain workers in building the national. The two sides discussed a proposalRead more

NIHR responds to flawed report

Manama - Emirates Voice

Bahrain’s national watchdog hit back at the 2016 International Religious Freedom Report as well as the blatant statement made by the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. “The report and statement contained unsubstantiated allegations which are not corroborated by credible sources on religious liberties in Bahrain”, sand the National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR). The watchdog refuted the allegations, denyingRead more

NIHR responds to flawed report

Manama - Emirates Voice

NIHR welcomes British FCO’s report on Bahrain

Manama - Emirates Voice

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has welcomed the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Human Rights and Democracy Report – 2016 about the Kingdom of Bahrain, which described Bahrain as the most progressive country in the region in relation to human rights reforms. NIHR in a statement also welcomed the British Government appreciation of establishing important Human RightsRead more

Bahrain’s human rights strides stressed

Manama - Emirates Voice

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed that Bahrain has ensured all constitutional and judicial guarantees to protect human rights and freedom out of an unflinching belief that they are an inherent part of its Islam-based culture and identity. He lauded Bahrain’s strides in the field of human rights that guarantee equal rights for allRead more