National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR)’s President Ali Ahmed Al Derazi held a virtual meeting with representatives of various human rights organizations to launch the institution’s strategy and work plan for the years 2022-2025.
The NIHR president extended his gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his initiative to establish NIHR and believing in the national need to deal responsibly with human rights issues in the Kingdom.
He expressed his appreciation to the efforts of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in promoting and protecting human rights in Bahrain.
NIHR Commissioners Council Member Dr. Houria Al Dairi presented an overview of the strategic objectives of the work plan; the first objective is working on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the national economy.
The second objective is focusing on education and raising awareness on human rights, the third objective is to achieve equal gender rights and treatment in all economic, social and cultural sectors.
The last objective is to ensure all members of society shall enjoy the highest attainable standard of health.
Source: Bahrain News Agency