• C  onduct announced and unannounced field visits to monitor the situation of human rights in correction institutions, detention centers, labor call gatherings, health and education centers, or any other public place in which it is suspected that human rights violations are being committed. • Initiate cooperation with the competent entities concerned with cultural, media, and educational affairs, and submit proposals and recommendations in all aspects of disseminating and promoting a culture of awareness to respect human rights. • C  ooperate with national bodies and regional and international organizations, as well as relevant institutions in other countries that are concerned with the promotion and protection of human rights. • H  old meetings and joint events; cooperate, coordinate, and consult with the relevant civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, various other groups, and human rights defenders; communicate directly with those claiming to be subjected to any form of human rights violations and submit reports to the Council of Commissioners. • C  onvene conferences, organize seminars, conduct educational and training workshops, and perform research and studies in the field of human rights. • P articipate in national and international forums, as well as in the meetings of regional and international organizations concerned with human rights issues. • Issue newsletters, publications, data, and special reports, and upload them on the NIHR website. The NIHR is in a position to address public opinion directly or through the media. 27. Hence, the NIHR, pursuant to its Establishment Law No. (26) of 2014, has a broad mandate in the area of human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, which on the whole, feed into the promotion and protection of human rights, for both citizens and residents, regardless of their different legal status. Fourth: Organizational structure of the National Institution for Human Rights 28. Article (3) of Law No. (26) of 2014 on the Establishment of the National Institution for Human Rights stipulates that “a) The NIHR shall have a Council of Commissioners consisting of eleven members, including the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson, who are prominent figures of proven competence and integrity. b) Members of the Council of Commissioners are chosen from consultancy firms, academic organizations, civil society institutions, unions, social, economic and professional bodies, and human rights defenders, provided that the representation of women and minorities shall be observed appropriately. The members may be selected from among the members of the legislative authority provided that they do not constitute a majority in the Council of Commissioners, and they participate in the 20