During the event, discussions focused on ensuring environmental rights, protecting the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as well as strengthening international and regional cooperation mechanisms in this field. Particular attention was paid to enhancing cooperation among state bodies, national human rights institutions, international organizations and civil society institutions in ensuring rights related to environmental processes.

In her statement, the Ombudsman highlighted the significance of Uzbekistan’s participation in the Aarhus Convention and outlined the ongoing practical reforms in the field of human rights in the country. In particular, attention was drawn to approaches aimed at advancing environmental rights, ensuring a favorable environment, access to information, public participation, and improving mechanisms for handling appeals.

The importance of international and regional cooperation in ensuring human rights was also emphasized, particularly in promoting environmental rights and facilitating the exchange of best practices.

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