Labour Minister meets NHR President

19-07-2023

H.E. Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, said during his meeting with Eng. Ali Ahmed Alderazi, President of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), that the Kingdom of Bahrain has succeeded in establishing an integrated system for the protection of human rights, especially workers. These achievements came thanks to the comprehensive development goals laid down and led by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and under the close follow-up of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. In this context, Humaidan reviewed the most prominent achievements made by the Kingdom of Bahrain in the field of enhancing social and human rights protection for workers, which qualified it to obtain advanced positions for consecutive years within the countries combating trafficking in persons. Evidently, these achievements have been made possible by proper enactment of laws and legislation in accordance with international labour standards. The minister stressed the importance to continue with the national efforts to promote a safe and sound work environment, apply best practices for the safety of workers and preserve their prescribed rights, and highlight these achievements in international forums. For his part, Alderazi praised the efforts of the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, and the measures they are implementing to strengthen the human rights system. Accordingly, he affirmed the NIHR's continued support for initiatives aimed at consolidating and guaranteeing the rights of the workforce, which reflect the progress Bahrain has made in this field.