To this end, on November 13, 2026, at the initiative of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Oliy Majlis (Ombudsman), a roundtable discussion was held under the theme "The Ombudsman and Civil Society: Dialogue and Solutions."

The event brought together representatives of civil society institutions, non-governmental non-profit organizations, public groups, bloggers, lawyers, as well as the Ombudsman's regional representatives, who participated both online and in person.

During the event, it was emphasized that civil society representatives play an important role in identifying violations of citizens' rights, reviewing their appeals, providing legal advice, and exercising parliamentary and public oversight.

In cooperation with the Ombudsman Institution, non-governmental non-profit organizations contribute to monitoring visits to closed institutions, safeguarding the interests of socially vulnerable groups, and raising public legal awareness across the regions.

In particular, within the framework of the National Preventive Mechanism, monitoring visits are conducted jointly with public representatives to pre-trial detention facilities, temporary detention facilities and other closed institutions. These visits focus on examining the rights of detainees and convicted persons, their conditions of detention, and access to medical care.

Civil society representatives also actively participate in activities carried out under the "Ombudsman School" and "Ombudsman Hour" initiatives, the "Equality and Respect" platform, as well as initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and preventing violence.

The roundtable also addressed ways to improve legislation through cooperation with non-governmental non-profit organizations. It was noted that legislative proposals are being developed based on systemic problems identified through monitoring visits and the analysis of citizens' appeals.

One of the key developments of the event was the launch initiative of the "The Ombudsman and Civil Society: Dialogue and Solutions" platform, put forward by the Ombudsman.

The main objective of this platform is to establish a mechanism for ongoing dialogue and consultations between the Ombudsman, civil society institutions and the public in order to promote and protect human rights, strengthen public oversight, and uphold the rule of law.

Within the framework of the platform, it is envisaged that systemic problems reflected in citizens' appeals will be identified and analyzed, solutions will be developed, and proposals and recommendations will be prepared to enhance the transparency and accountability of public authorities.

Proposals were also put forward to hold regular meetings, discuss specific pressing issues at each meeting, and develop legislative proposals and recommendations for the relevant public authorities.

At the conclusion of the roundtable, participants were presented with the draft concept of the "The Ombudsman and Civil Society: Dialogue and Solutions" platform, followed by an exchange of views on its objectives, key tasks and implementation mechanisms.

Following the discussions, the platform was officially launched, and an agreement was reached to pursue systematic cooperation in this area.

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