its opinion on the position and response of the competent authorities.   who claim to have been subjected to any form of violation and submit reports thereon to the Council of Commissioners. Receive, examine, and consider complaints related to human rights, refer the complaints to the relevant authorities as the NIHR considers appropriate and necessary, follow-up the complaints effectively, or inform those concerned of the procedures that must be followed, help them out to take such actions, or assist in the settlement of complaints with the relevant authorities. Conduct announced and unannounced field visits in order to monitor human rights situations in correctional institutions, detention centers, labor 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 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.  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.  Hold joint meetings and events, and cooperate, coordinate and consult with relevant civil society institutions, non-governmental organizations, other diverse groups, and human rights defenders. In addition, communicate directly with those  Host conferences and organize seminars and training and educational events in the field of human rights and conduct research and studies in this regard.  Participate in national and international forums, as well as in the meetings of regional and international bodies concerned with human rights issues.  Issue newsletters, publications, data and special reports, and upload them on the website of the NIHR. The 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 leads to the promotion and protection of human rights, whether for citizens or residents of the Kingdom, regardless of his/her different legal status. 6. Article No. (13) of the NIHR’s Establishment Law has also granted it the authority to consider issues related to its mandate referred by His Majesty the King or any of the constitutional authorities of the State for consideration and opinion. 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 mandates, from 11