To complement these transitions, His Majesty the King
established the National Institution for Human Rights
(NIHR) on 10 November 2009, by Royal Order No. 46 of
2009, and granted it mandates and powers in line with the
Paris Principles relating to the status of national institutions
for the promotion and protection of human rights. “UN
General Assembly Resolution 48/134 of 1993”.
To give the NIHR more independence, the Council of
Representatives and the Shura Council approved Law
No. 26 of 2014 establishing the National Institution for
Human Rights, which was issued by His Majesty the King.
The law was amended in 2016 to ensure that the
institution is granted more financial and administrative
independence, and powers aimed at protecting and
promoting human rights in the Kingdom.
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Participate in the formulation and implementation
of a national plan for the promotion and
protection of Human Rights.
Study human rights legislation, recommend
amendments or enact new legislation, and ensure
compatibility with regional and international
treaties.
Submit an annual report on progress in the
human rights situation, the efforts of the NIHR
and its activities, and the submission of parallel
reports.
Receive and examine human rights complaints,
refer them to the competent authorities, clarify
the relevant procedures and monitor violations
of human rights.
Conduct announced and unannounced field
visits, and to monitor the human rights situation
in correction facilities and detention centers.
Cooperate with national bodies, regional and
international organizations, as well as relevant
institutions in other countries that work for the
promotion and protection of human rights, and
to hold meetings and joint activities, cooperation,
coordination and consultation with civil society
and NGO’s and human rights defenders.
Host conferences and organize training and
educational events, and issue newsletters,
printed material, statistics and special reports.
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NIHR is a permanent and effective member in the Global
Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI),
and the Asia Pacific Forum for the NHRI’s (APF). NIHR
can participate actively in the Human Rights Council
sessions, and Treaty Bodies meetings, Special Procedures,
Sub-committees and Working Groups, and acts as an
independent institution that aims to promote and protect
human rights.
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The NIHR receives the complaint from individuals, or
from up to second degree relatives or an authorized legal
representative; whether a natural person or legal entity as
well as from civil society institutions, and other competent
authorities.
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Since His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ascended
to throne in 1999, the Kingdom of Bahrain experienced
major changes towards fostering democracy, these
included the establishment of the foundations of the state
of law, and building an integrated legislative and legal
system, best practices and public institutions to promote
human rights. The changes constitute fundamental
transformations aimed at promoting human rights, public
freedoms and ensure peoples’ enjoyment of these rights.
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