NIHR Chairperson Marks 17th Anniversary of the Institution’s Establishment
Eng. Ali Ahmed Alderazi, Chairperson of National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), affirmed that the 17th anniversary of the Institution's establishment represents a renewed responsibility to continue its independent and objective work in promoting and protecting human rights. He noted that the legislative and institutional progress achieved by the Kingdom of Bahrain in this field, under the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, provides a solid foundation for further advancement, continued improvement of practices, and addressing existing challenges.
He stated: "We take pride in the support extended by His Majesty the King, to the Institution. We also highly value the cooperation of the esteemed Government, headed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the relevant authorities in facilitating the Institution's work and enabling it to exercise its mandates, thereby strengthening the effectiveness of its role in protecting the rights and safeguarding the dignity of citizens and residents."
He added: "The Institution derives its credibility from the independence of its work, the objectivity of its monitoring and assessments, the effectiveness of its complaint-receiving and follow-up mechanisms, and the opinions and recommendations it provides on legislation and practices. We believe that protecting rights requires responsible cooperation with the relevant authorities and continuous follow-up to ensure that legal safeguards are translated into tangible practices."
The NIHR Chairperson reaffirmed the Institution's commitment to strengthening national partnerships and enhancing regional and international cooperation, including through its chairmanship of the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions, with the aim of exchanging expertise and improving institutional performance. He emphasized the Institution's unwavering commitment to maintaining its independence in exercising its mandates and presenting its opinions and recommendations, in accordance with the law and relevant international standards, foremost among them the Paris Principles.
