 Summary of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons) reply to NIHR The NIHR did not receive a reply during the timeframe of this report. (7) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: Call on the social centers operating in the governorates of the Kingdom and the family reconciliation offices, to pay more attention and care in the education and awareness of individuals who are going to get married and victims of domestic violence on issues related to violence and the procedures to be followed in the event such crimes take place.  Summary of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development reply to NIHR: The NIHR did not receive a reply during the timeframe of this report.  Summary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Waqf) reply to NIHR: a) The Ministry stated that Article No (3) of resolution No. (84) of 2015 regarding the formation of the Family Reconciliation Office has established the rules and procedures necessary to settle family disputes. Initially, amicable settlement is sought to preserve the family’s entity and find ways to resolve the differences and the causes of discord and disagreement between family members. However, educating individuals who are about to get married is outside the scope of these offices, and it has been mandated by law to other specialized centers and bodies. b) The Second Article of Law No. (17) of 2015 regarding Protection against Domestic Violence established the Family Guidance Department in the Ministry concerned with social development affairs, to provide awareness services in the field of domestic violence and take the necessary measures to reduce it. In addition to the above, resolution No. (96) of 2021 was issued to regulate Mediation in family matters, which enables the parties to a dispute to resort to a mediator to help them reach an agreement that involves ending family disputes. (8) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: Ninth Annual Report of the NIHR 40