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04 Jan
A citizen turned to the Ombudsman with a request to restore his rights, as the calculation of his pension was incorrect. He noted that his pension amounted to 920,000 UZS; however, due to incomplete accounting of his salary, he was receiving significantly less than he was entitled to. Despite appeal to the Pension Department of the Zangiota District, his complaint were superficially reviewed and dismissed.
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27 Dec
Following monitoring visits by the regional representative of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) in Bukhara region, deficiencies were identified in the regional “Muruvvat” Women's Boarding Home for Persons with Disabilities and the Men’s Boarding Home for Persons with Disabilities in Karakul District. Based on these findings, the Ombudsman submitted a formal recommendation to the relevant organizations for immediate rectification.
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24 Dec
As is known, the determination of whether convicts serving sentences in penal institutions have reformed is carried out by a commission. Regional Ombudsman representatives, deputies of local Councils of People's Deputies, and representatives of the public participate in the commission.
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23 Dec
As part of an initiative by the regional representative of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) in the Namangan region, vocational training programs were organized for convicts in local correctional facilities. By the end of 2024, a total of 310 convicts serving sentences in Namangan had been trained in professions of their choice.
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19 Dec
From December 16 to 18, 2024, a seminar for staff members of Uzbekistan's Parliamentary Ombudsman was held at the University of Helsinki in the city of Helsinki, Finland. The seminar focused on the role of artificial intelligence in protecting human rights.
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17 Dec
On December 17, 2024, a roundtable discussion on the topic “The Role of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) in Protecting Human Rights and Freedoms” was held in Tashkent. The event was organized by the Ombudsman in cooperation with the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan.
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13 Dec
On July 29, 2024, the Ombudsman issued a statement regarding the investigation into the case of a young woman who was subjected to violence by her former husband.
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11 Dec
On December 10, 2024, the Ombudsman, together with representatives of the public, conducted monitoring visits to several closed institutions in the Khorezm region that house persons with restricted freedom of movement. In particular, the monitoring included the detention center No. 11, where the conditions of detention, living arrangements, food provision, medical care, heating systems, and other aspects were examined. Meetings were held with minors and women, their appeals were reviewed, and discussions with close relatives of the accused were conducted.
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11 Dec
Information circulating on social media under the headline "My client is being heavily pressured in Kashan Penal Colony. The colony's administration is also threatening me" was promptly investigated by the regional representative of the Ombudsman in the Kashkadarya region in cooperation with public representatives.
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