This is the largest OSCE human rights forum, bringing together representatives of 57 participating States, including the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as OSCE institutions, national human rights organizations, civil society representatives, and international experts.

The conference discusses issues related to human rights, the rule of law, freedom of expression, gender equality, prevention of torture, the exchange of best practices of national institutions, and strengthening cooperation among countries.

On October 9, during the next plenary meeting — Session 4 on the topic “Rule of Law: Prevention and Eradication of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment” — the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman), Feruza Eshmatova, delivered a presentation. In her speech, she emphasized Uzbekistan’s firm stance against torture and highlighted the importance of monitoring visits to penitentiary institutions carried out jointly with public groups established in accordance with the decision of the Head of State.

During this session, representatives of OSCE participating States and national human rights institutions exchanged views on preventing torture, enhancing the effectiveness of national preventive mechanisms, and ensuring transparency and accountability in the operation of penal institutions.

The Warsaw Conference serves as an important platform for effective dialogue between states and civil society institutions in the field of human rights, comparison of national practices, and the implementation of international standards.

The conference will continue until October 17 of this year.

Press Service of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)