VISION: “HUMAN RIGHTS CULTURE AS A LIFESTYLE” We hold the belief that human rights issue is among national constants. Recognition of civil, political, economic, social or cultural public rights and freedoms, whether individual or collective rights, is a commitment to the values of justice, equality and human dignity of all Persons without discrimination. MISSION: “TOGETHER TO CREATE A BETTER PRACTICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS” We strive to develop, promote and protect human rights of the citizens and residents of Bahrain by providing protection and support for individuals to enable them to gain diverse knowledge to exercise their legitimate rights, determine their needs, how to demand and defend these needs through spreading the culture of human rights by all means available. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. OBJECTIVES Disseminating a culture of human rights and defending these rights by all means available. Educating individuals on the fundamental rights guaranteed to them under national legislation and international conventions. Empowering individuals through various training programs to increase knowledge and awareness of fundamental rights and how to exercise them in a manner that ensures that all individuals enjoy these rights. Expanding the network of communication with organizations specialized in the field of human rights at the national, regional and international levels. Receiving complaints and monitoring and documenting human rights violations. Providing the necessary information and legal assistance services for victims of human rights violations. Preparing parallel reports, taking part in drafting and discussing reports committed to be submitted by the Kingdom periodically, and making remarks on these reports in implementation of regional or international human rights conventions. 83