As part of these efforts, “Ombudsman Hour” lessons are being held at a number of general education institutions across the country to improve young people’s legal awareness.

The latest “Ombudsman Hour” sessions were conducted by regional representatives of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Oliy Majlis (Ombudsman) in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Bukhara, Jizzakh, Navoi, Namangan, Samarkand, Syrdarya, Surkhandarya, Tashkent, Fergana, Khorezm and Kashkadarya regions. More than 1,100 senior secondary school students took part in the sessions.

In particular, the lessons were held at General Education School No. 28 in Olot District, Bukhara Region, Schools No. 46, 47 and 53 in Sharof Rashidov District, Jizzakh Region, Schools No. 2, 7, 9 and 31 in Konimekh District, Navoi Region, Schools No. 32 and 48 in Yangiqo‘rg‘on District, Namangan Region, School No. 21 in Pastdarg‘om District, Samarkand Region, School No. 20 in Boyovut District and School No. 1 in the city of Shirin, Syrdarya Region; School No. 56 in Sherobod District, Surkhandarya Region, Schools No. 3, 5 and 9 in Ohangaron District and Schools No. 29, 33, 34 and 53 in Bo‘stonliq District, Tashkent Region; Schools No. 1 and 20 in Rishton District, Fergana Region, School No. 20 in Yangiariq District and School No. 17 in Shovot District, Khorezm Region, Schools No. 1 and 2 in Chimboy District, Republic of Karakalpakstan, and School No. 13 in Koson District, Kashkadarya Region.

The classes used interactive methods, including video materials, open dialogue with students, and analysis of real-life situations.

During the sessions, students were given concrete examples explaining respect for human dignity and the observance of personal, political, social and other human rights.

In addition, through video clips, participants were told which government bodies they can turn to if their rights are violated, what kind of assistance the Ombudsman can provide in protecting human rights in various situations, and how to use the internet and social media without infringing on the rights of others.

Students also learned about cybercrimes, which are criminal acts committed using computers, phones, the internet and other digital technologies, and, using real-life examples, were taught how to recognize such threats and avoid exposure to negative influences.

Students received answers to their questions on the topics of the classes and exchanged opinions.

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