NIHR participates in Arab Anti-torture Conference

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has participated in the “Anti-torture Legislations and Mechanisms in Arab countries” international conference, held in the Egyptian capital Cairo. In his paper at the event, Dr Malallah Al Hammadi, member of the NIHR commissioners board, outlined the NIHR’s role in the protection of human rights and future aspirations in the Kingdom.

He cited the importance of mutual efforts to ensure legislative, administrative and judicial measures are taken to implement the provisions of the relevant agreements.

The conference brought together representatives of governmental, legislative and parliamentary bodies, national human rights institutions, civic organisations and experts from 18 Arab countries, in addition to the UN Human Rights High Commission, regional offices, Arab, African and European diplomatic missions.