Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, Chairman of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), highlighted that the institution’s achievements over the past 15 years are the result of sustained effort and commitment to advancing human rights standards in Bahrain and aligning legislative frameworks with international standards.
Marking the 15th anniversary of NIHR’s establishment, Al Derazi highlighted that its founding on 10 November 2009, initiated by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, was an important step in a sustained journey to promote human rights within society.
He commended HM the King’s continuous support, which enables the institution to strengthen independent human rights work and advance progress in this sector.
Al Derazi highlighted that, over the past 15 years, NIHR has enhanced cooperation with UN bodies and civil society organisations as strategic partners in promoting and protecting human rights.
This collaboration aims to improve national legislation in line with international standards, thereby creating tangible improvements in human rights conditions within the country, he added.
The NIHR chairman expressed appreciation for the ongoing support from the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which strengthens NIHR’s ability to achieve meaningful progress through adopting best practices and updating human rights policies and legislation to meet global standards.
Al Derazi emphasised the importance of continued collaboration among various entities to ensure ongoing progress in this sector, expressing confidence in achieving further human rights successes.
BNA(R)
