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NIHR Conducts a Scheduled Field Visit to the Juvenile Facility in Isa Town

26 Jan 2025

The Detention and Facilities Visitation Committee of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) conducted a scheduled field visit to the facility designated for juveniles in Isa Town, to assess its readiness and suitability for the needs of this age group according to international standards in the field of children's rights.

During the visit, the committee examined the facility’s provisions for education, health, and other services, and recorded several observations and recommendations in preparation for forwarding them to the competent authority.

This visit falls within the institution's mandate to protect and promote human rights, under the authority granted by its founding law. The institution can be reached through its toll-free hotline (80001144), via the mobile app (NIHR Bahrain), the website (www.nihr.org.bh), or by visiting its headquarters in person.