The Kingdom of Bahrain's delegation concludes the interactive dialogue session to review the initial reports of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the two optional protocols attached to the Convention on the

29-08-2024

The interactive dialogue session to review the initial reports of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the two optional protocols attached to the Convention on the Rights of the Child: the protocol on the protection of children from trafficking, exploitation in prostitution and from pornography, and the protocol on the protection of children in armed conflict in particular concluded today at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development and Head of the Delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressed H.E. gratitude in providing this opportunity for the Kingdom’s delegation to participate in these constructive discussion sessions, stressing that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to the time frame set by the Committee to respond to the list of issues and attend the discussion of the Kingdom’s two initial reports, confirms the Kingdom’s firm belief in the importance of raising the level of effectiveness, mastery and achievement in the field of human rights and advancing humanitarian work, which is one of the most important pillars of the comprehensive development process outlined by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a roll for the efforts of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. In H.E. closing remarks, the Minister reiterated the Kingdom of Bahrain's full commitment and constant keenness to fulfill its regional and international commitments, and its continuous adoption of legislation, policies and legal frameworks that assists its full compliance with these commitments, in addition to its tireless contribution to building trust between countries and enhancing international cooperation in the field of protecting and promoting human rights at all levels. The Minister praised the positive discussion, positive responses and mutual respect that took place during the interactive dialogue session, which provided an important and valuable opportunity to introduce the committee to the wide range of achievements and qualitative developments witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain in terms of promoting human rights in general and implementing its obligations arising from the two optional protocols in particular, in addition to the opportunities and areas for necessary development in terms of legislation, policies, measures and comprehensive national initiatives in its human rights system. With in the conclusion of the interactive dialogue session, the Kingdom of Bahrain has completed the discussion of all seven international agreements and the two protocols attached to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerned with protecting and promoting human rights, to which the Kingdom of Bahrain is a party.