An awareness lecture entitled "Children's Rights" for primary school students at Al-Safa Primary School February 5, 2020 Ninth: Research Fellowship Program in the Field of Human Rights 24. Out of the keenness of the NIHR to contribute to the research and intellectual movement, promote awareness of human rights principles, and in activation of Article (12) of its establishing law regarding conducting research and studies, the NIHR launched the “Research Fellowship in the Field of Human Rights” program for individuals who have the desire to prepare independent research on topics related to civil, political, economic, social, and cultural human rights. This program aims to develop skills in critical thinking and analysis in the field of human rights, support and develop skills of innovation and creativity, find the best ways to promote and protect human rights, and strengthen partnership with international organizations and universities working in the field human rights through the exchange of experiences in the field of human rights. 25. The Research Fellowship Program, which ranged in duration from two to twelve weeks, targeted academics, university students, human rights advocates, and all those interested in conducting research in the field of human rights. Several students and those interested in preparing research in the field of human rights in the Kingdom of Bahrain participated in the 2020 research fellowship program. The research topics presented by the participants varied, the most prominent of which revolved around: climate change and its impact on human rights, the information revolution, and the right to privacy. NIHR Bahrain- Eighth Annual Report 2020 94

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