Manama: Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, Chairperson of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain has continued in recent years to strengthen its human rights framework by updating legislation and enhancing institutional mechanisms that support the protection of rights and freedoms.
According to Bahrain News Agency, marking Human Rights Day and the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, observed annually on December 10, Al Derazi noted that Bahrain has achieved progress in areas such as child restorative justice, alternative sentencing, labor protection, and social support. This progress is part of the ongoing implementation of the National Human Rights Plan (2022 - 2026) in cooperation with government entities and civil society organisations.
He highlighted that oversight and human rights bodies, including the NIHR, the Ombuds Office, the Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission (PDRC), and the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), have helped reinforce transparency and uphold the rule of law.
Al Derazi added that Bahrain continues to contribute internationally to promoting coexistence, peace, and support for the legitimate rights of peoples, foremost among them the Palestinian cause. He underscored the NIHR's commitment to its mandate of monitoring, oversight, and raising human rights awareness, in order to safeguard the dignity of all members of society.