The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) launched its 13th annual report for 2025 during a press conference held at its headquarters.
The conference highlighted the report's key findings and human rights-related content, as well as the institution's activities and efforts to protect and promote human rights in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the report's key recommendations.
Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, Chairman of the NIHR, made a review of the report's main areas and objectives, as well as the activities carried out by the institution during 2025 within the scope of its legal mandate. These included receiving complaints, providing legal assistance, conducting field visits, and monitoring human rights-related issues. He also highlighted the institution's efforts to enhance cooperation with various entities and its participation in regional and international meetings and events.
Al Derazi said the annual report serves as a national tool for monitoring, evaluation and development and reflects the institution's commitment to carrying out its role independently and objectively, contributing to national efforts to continuously advance Bahrain's human rights framework.
He thanked all partner entities for their cooperation with the institution and expressed appreciation for the support of the press and media and their role in highlighting the NIHR's work and promoting public awareness of human rights.
For her part, Dr. Maha Al Shehab, Child Rights Commissioner, reviewed the report's section on children's rights, including issues monitored by the institution, its key findings and observations, and efforts to strengthen child protection, ensure children's rights and uphold their best interests.
Dr. Malallah Al Hammadi, Vice Chairman of the NIHR, presented the report's key recommendations, which were based on the institution's monitoring and follow-up work during the year. The recommendations aim to support the development of human rights-related legislation, policies and practices and strengthen safeguards for the protection of rights and freedoms.
Dr. Al Hammadi underscored the institution's commitment to following up on the implementation of its recommendations and coordinating with the relevant authorities.
The 13th annual report was issued as part of the NIHR's commitment to carrying out its mandate in accordance with its establishing law and the Paris Principles governing the work of national human rights institutions, enhancing its role in protecting and promoting human rights and fostering a culture of human rights in the Kingdom.