Tashkent region hosted a four-day training on “Improving the professional skills of government officials in connection with the preparation of the sixth periodic report of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment”.

It was organized by the National Center for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan.

During the training, national experts provided information about measures taken by Uzbekistan to implement the final recommendations of the UN Committee against Torture. The participants were informed about the activities of the UN Committee against Torture, the process of reporting on the implementation of the Convention against Torture, and international standards in this area.

As noted, systemic measures are being implemented in Uzbekistan to fulfill international obligations regarding human rights and freedoms, including creating necessary organizational and legal conditions for the prevention and eradication of torture.

“According to the renewed Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, no one can be subjected to torture, violence, other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”, said Akmal Saidov, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the National Human Rights Centre.

This training is organized in accordance with the Action Plan for the implementation of OSCE projects in Uzbekistan for 2023-2024. 

N.Usmanova, UzA