Manama: The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) received a delegation from the fifth edition of the International Diplomats Programme (Dhiyafa), organized by the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as part of their visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Hala Ramzi, a member of the NIHR Council of Commissioners, emphasized the importance of such visits in developing communication and exchanging expertise between the Kingdom and participating countries. Ramzi delivered a detailed presentation on the NIHR's role in promoting and protecting human rights in Bahrain. She outlined its advisory function in providing human rights-related recommendations, its ongoing efforts to monitor human rights conditions, and its work in receiving and addressing complaints following approved legal mechanisms. She also highlighted the institution's awareness and training programs aimed at raising public understanding of human rights and fostering a rights-based culture across various sectors.
Launched in 2019, 'Dhiyafa' was the recipient of the inaugural Government Innovation Competition (Fikra) award in 2018. Since then, it has welcomed 91 officials from 47 nations. Designed as a comprehensive experience that combines academic learning with practical engagement, the programme seeks to enhance bilateral relations between Bahrain and the participating countries by showcasing the Kingdom's progress across diverse domains.