transparency, responsibility and credibility in monitoring and transferring information on human rights situation in Bahrain, inside and outside detention centers, the NIHR confirms that the Kingdom of Bahrain has become a role model in political and democratic reform, respect for human rights and public freedoms, and the consolidation of the rule of law and constitutional institutions under the prosperous covenant of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - the King of the Country, may God protect and preserve him, amid regional and international praise for its commitment to implementing the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development as part of its national program. Since the launch of the reform project in 2001, His Majesty the King affirmed that the approach to respecting human rights is Bahrain's strategy in strengthening the state of institutions and law in accordance with wellestablished national constants, which exist and are well-established throughout history and since the establishment of the modern state. 53. The NIHR believes that the precautionary and proactive measures and procedures taken by the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa – the Crown Prince - Prime Minister, to preserve the health and safety of society by raising the degree of preparedness to confront the coronavirus since its spread, and the launch of a wide package of decisions, precautionary measures and preventive measures that took into account all human rights, contributed greatly to reducing the negative damage caused by this virus, and reflected the deep belief of the political leadership in human dignity, its respect for human rights and its commitment to protecting them, sparing no effort to maintain, respect and promote these rights. 54. The interest and commitment of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the promotion and protection of human rights is genuine, constant, and continuous, as national legislation reflects respect of rights and freedoms, especially legislation relating to freedom of opinion and belief, guaranteeing the rights of national and expatriate workers, supporting associations and unions and criminalizing trafficking in persons. 55. The NIHR calls on those organizations once again - and as it has many times before - to adhere to the lofty values and principles of human rights, apply the standards and controls set by the United Nations as a framework in accordance with the community partnership system, obtain information from reliable sources, and adhere to the principles that befit sincere human rights work far from political interests. 56. The NIHR confirms that it firmly deals with any infringements or violations of human rights in accordance with the terms of reference entrusted to it in the law of its establishment and in a manner that is consistent with the obligations of the Kingdom of Bahrain resulting from its accession or ratification of the relevant international conventions. And at the same time, it calls on all the NIHR Bahrain- Eighth Annual Report 2020 77