Meeting

The Council of Commissioners of the National Institution for Human (NIHR) held its tenth ordinary meeting at the premises of the NIHR. The meeting was presided over by His Excellency Dr. Abdul Aziz Hassan Abul, Chairman of the NIHR.

The meeting approved the preliminary concept of an awareness project for protection of children against the risks that they may be exposed to, particularly those risks related to political and social exploitation. The project will be incorporated in the NIHR’s training plan for the year 2014.

The meeting also endorsed the executive program developed by the General Secretariat for the activities and functions planned to be held during 2014 in implementation of the NIHR’s strategy and work plan for the years 2013- 2016.

The members reviewed the proposal submitted for organization of an international education and training conference on human rights, in addition to the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the International Peace Institute for the purpose of promoting ways and means of cooperation in the field of studies and training. The Council tasked the Secretariat General with taking the necessary action for implementation of this proposal.

The Council reviewed the annual report on complaints and applications for assistance received by the NIHR. It also reviewed cooperation by the concerned government agencies with the NIHR with respect to such complaints and applications.

At the end of the meeting, the Council of Commissioners decided to convene its 11th ordinary meeting on 28 January 2014.