The initiative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, to establish the National Institution for Human Rights in 10 November 2009, is a milestone in the course of human rights in Bahrain, being an independent and impartial institution operating in accordance with the Paris Principles, which regulate the status and functioning of national institutions for the protection and promotion of human rights. Vision Human Rights Culture is a Lifestyle Mission Together to Create a Better Practice of Human Rights Objectives The NIHR seeks to develop a comprehensive strategy for the strengthening and protection of human rights in the Kingdom of Bahrain, receives complaints, and cooperates with national and international human rights organizations, in a framework of partnership and cooperation between official bodies and civil society organizations. In addition, it disseminates awareness and knowledge on human rights issues through holding conferences and organizing training programs and workshops. 3