On December 17, 2024, a roundtable discussion on the topic “The Role of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) in Protecting Human Rights and Freedoms” was held in Tashkent. The event was organized by the Ombudsman in cooperation with the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan.

The purpose of the event was to raise public awareness about new legislative mechanisms for human rights protection. Participants included senators, deputies, representatives of state bodies, local authorities, judicial and law enforcement agencies, as well as civil society institutions.

It is noteworthy that the Law on the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman), adopted on November 15, 2024, was aligned with the Constitution and enhances the legal framework for human rights reforms.

The Ombudsman conducts monitoring and analytical activities to address systemic issues raised in citizen appeals and to eliminate legal gaps. The law also grants the Ombudsman the right to submit legislative proposals to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis under legislative initiative.

During the event, participants were provided with explanations about the key tasks, rights, duties, and guarantees of the Ombudsman’s activities, the procedures for reviewing appeals, response measures by the Ombudsman, and efforts to prevent cases of torture.