 To initiate cooperation with the competent authorities concerned with cultural, media and educational affairs, and submit proposals and recommendations in any undertaking that can disseminate and promote a culture of consciousness and respect of human rights.  To cooperate 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.  To hold meetings and joint events, and cooperate, coordinate and consult with relevant civil society institutions, non-governmental organizations, various other groups, and human rights defenders. In addition, communicate directly with those who claim to have been subjected to any form of violation, and submitting reports thereon to the Council of Commissioners.  To host conferences and organize seminars, and training and educational events in the field of human rights and conduct research and studies in this regard.  To participate in national and international forums, as well as in meetings of regional and international bodies concerned with human rights issues.  To issue newsletters, publications, data and special reports, and upload them on NIHR website. NIHR shall be entitled to address the public opinion directly or through any of the media outlets. 5. Therefore, the NIHR, pursuant to its establishment Law No. (26) of 2014, has been guaranteed a broad mandate in the field of human rights, including civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, all of which lead to the promotion and protection of human rights, whether that person is a citizen or a resident of the Kingdom, regardless of the different legal status. 6. Article No. (13) of the NIHR’s establishment law has also granted it the authority to consider issues which are related to its mandate referred to it by His Majesty the King, or any of the constitutional authorities of the State, for consideration and expressing its opinion thereon. 7. Pursuant to Article No (14) of the same Law, the NIHR is entitled to “request any information, reports, or documents which it considers necessary for the attainment of its goals or the performance of its function from the ministries and relevant bodies in the Kingdom. These ministries and bodies shall cooperate with the institution in the pursuit of its tasks, facilitate the conduct of its Ninth Annual Report of the NIHR 12