Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER ONE - Development of the NIHR’s Work ....................................................... 7
First Topic - Legal Framework of the Work of the National Institution for Human Rights... 8
Second Topic - Organizational Structure of the Work of the National Institution for Human
Rights ........................................................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER TWO - Progress Achieved in Human Rights Situation in the Kingdom of
Bahrain ........................................................................................................................ 24
First Topic - Follow-up on the Recommendations of the NIHR Contained in its Ninth
Annual Report of 2021 ............................................................................................... 25
Second Topic - Follow-up on the Recommendations of the NIHR Issued by Human Rights
Forums with Civil society institutions ........................................................................... 35
Third Topic - Follow-up on the Recommendations of the NIHR Issued at Seminars and
Round Tables ............................................................................................................. 44
CHAPTER THREE - Key Issues with a Direct Impact on the Human Rights Situation in
the Kingdom of Bahrain............................................................................................... 53
First Topic - The Right to Enjoy the Highest Attainable Standard of Health (the Right to
Health) ...................................................................................................................... 54
Second Topic - The Right to Communicate with the Outside World............................... 69
Third Topic - The Right of Individuals to an Adequate Standard of Living........................ 76
CHAPTER FOUR - Efforts Made by the National Institution for Human Rights NIHR to
Protect and Promote Human Rights in the Kingdom of Bahrain ................................ 86
First Topic - NIHR’s Efforts to Protect Human Rights ..................................................... 87
Second Topic - NIHR’s Efforts to Promote Human Rights ............................................ 187
CHAPTER FIVE - Advisory Opinions Submitted by the National Institution for Human
Rights to the Constitutional Authorities.................................................................... 256
First Topic - Advisory Opinions Submitted by the NIHR to the Council of Representatives
............................................................................................................................... 257
Second Topic - Advisory Opinions Submitted by the NIHR to the Shura Council ........... 259
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