SERVICES PROVIDED BY NIHR NIHR provides several services related to the promotion and protection of human rights and public freedoms, whether for individuals, official state institutions or civil society organizations, as follows: (I) DISSEMINATING AND RAISING AWARENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS 1. Symposia, Workshops, Seminars and Conferences In order to raise awareness of all types of rights and public freedoms, NIHR holds symposia, workshops, seminars and conferences covering all civil, political, economic, social, and cultural human rights issues. These events also introduce the UN mechanisms related to human rights, and discuss important relevant topics and concepts such as citizenship, democracy, rule of law, discrimination and torture. Moreover, these cultural events concerned with human rights represent an opportunity for the various segments of society to exchange views in order to find the best ways to exercise fundamental rights and ensure the protection of these rights from any direct or indirect violation. 2. Target Groups NIHR disseminates the culture of human rights among different categories according to national and international standards through training programs and specialized courses aimed at turning knowledge of human rights into practical skills. The most important target groups include: • Judges and members of the Public Prosecution. • Members of the Legislative Authority (Council of Representatives and Shura Council). • Public officials concerned with the drafting of legislation or developing and implementing policies. • Public officials responsible for drafting and submitting reports to the agencies of the international conventions on human rights. • Law enforcement officials, including staff of the Bahrain Defense Force, Public Security Forces and the National Guard. • Officials in Penal Institutions. • Workers in the field of journalism and audio-visual media. • Civil society institutions of various specializations. • University and school students. • Private companies and employment offices. 5