15 information system (MIS). To bring some relief, the ICHR enabled citizens to lodge complaints on the ICHR website. In application of the principle of democracy and to allow room for persons interested in and committed to human rights issues, the ICHR included six new members to the ICHR Board of Commissioners. Based on the Paris Principles (Principles Relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions), membership was informed by a recommendation of the ICHR independent Selection Committee, established in accordance with the Bylaw of the ICHR Board of Commissioners. On this occasion, I would like to welcome the new Commissioners, namely, Dr. Hala Shuaibi, Dr. Ali Sartawi, Ms. Sama Uweidah, Mr. Wassef al-Kahen, Dr. Mukheimar Abu Sa’dah, and Ms. Amal Siyam. I must extend my thanks to the outgoing Commissioners for their efforts: Dr. Fayha’ Abdul Hadi, Mirvat Rishmawi, and Lubna Katbeh. I should like to express my thanks and appreciation to the ICHR Commissioners and Commissioner General, Mr. Issam Arouri, for their ongoing support and invaluable guidance to the ICHR executive staff. I would also like to thank all ICHR staff members, who do their best to defend Palestinian human rights. I should make special mention of those who compiled this report. Dr. Ammar Dwaik Director General Executive Summary 2022