NIHR Holds a Series of Meetings with Civil Society Working Groups
The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) held a series of meetings with working groups from civil society organizations active in the fields of human rights and business, women’s and children’s rights, and the right to health. The meetings come within the framework of strengthening cooperation and consolidating community partnerships in a manner that contributes to the development of human rights work in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Eng. Ali Ahmed Alderazi, Chairperson of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), affirmed that the formation of working groups aims to discuss the challenges facing civil society organizations and explore mechanisms for joint cooperation, noting the Institution’s role as a link between government entities and civil society organizations.
The meetings discussed key challenges, foremost among them limited financial resources, a decline in volunteerism, and legal challenges related to the Associations Law. Alderazi stressed the importance of reviewing relevant legislation and supporting the preparation of a new generation of volunteers to ensure the sustainability of civil society work.
Participants, in turn, expressed their appreciation for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of enhancing coordination and integration. They presented proposals that included capacity building, implementing training programs, strengthening participation in oversight processes, and paying greater attention to digital rights and the rights of persons with disabilities.
At the conclusion of the meetings, it was agreed to continue holding periodic meetings at a more intensive pace, in order to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation and contribute to the development of joint human rights work, support capacity building, prepare joint programs, and organize workshops.
