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As part of the implementation of Uzbekistan’s Action Strategy, which marked the beginning of a new stage of democratic transformations and modernisation of the country, international human rights standards are being actively implemented. The outcomes of which are recognized by international experts,
writes Doniyor Turaev, deputy director of the Legislation and Parliamentary Research Institute under the Oliy Majlis.
As early as in 2017,
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, who visited the country as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, noted that, ‘The volume of constructive human-rights related proposals, plans and new legislation that has emerged since President Mirziyoyev took up office is remarkable.’
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
MAY 12, 2021
Executive Summary
The constitution provides for freedom of religion or belief and separation of government and religion. Throughout the year, the government consulted with international legal scholars regarding draft updates to the law on religion, and on August 6, it officially requested a joint opinion from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission. On October 12, the OSCE end Venice Commission issued their joint opinion, stating that while the draft provided some improved protections, it also allowed the government to maintain strict and excessive control over religion and religious freedom. It also stated, “The Draft Law should be substantially revised in order to ensure its full compliance with international human rights standards and OSCE human dimension commitments.” At year’s end, the draft remained under discussion in parliament. The government
Illegal Searches and Police Abuse Mark the Third Anniversary of the April Rebellion Riot control agents were widely dispatched for the third anniversary of the April Rebellion. Photo: Nayira Valenzuela / Confidencial Riot control agents were widely dispatched for the third anniversary of the April Rebellion. Photo: Nayira Valenzuela / Confidencial
Those opposing the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo found diverse ways to protest, despite the state violence and impunity.
21 abril, 2021
Arbitrary arrests, illegal searches and the tightening of the de facto police state. These were the prevailing police responses on April 19
th, a date marking three years since the 2018 rebellion in Nicaragua.
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UK Human Rights Ambassador visits Uzbekistan
Rita French, the UK International Ambassador for Human Rights, paid her first “virtual” visit to Uzbekistan on 20-21 January 2021.
The purpose of the visit was primarily to enhance the bilateral relations between the UK and Uzbekistan in the area of human rights, and to engage in detailed aspects of the political relationship, covering human rights issues, including torture, media freedom, parliamentary work, civil society, religion, gender equality and others.
During the visit Ambassador French met high-level Uzbek officials including Ms Tanzila Narbaeva, Chairperson of the Senate, Dr Akmal Saidov, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber and Director of the National Human Rights Centre. Ambassador French also held meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ombudsman’s office, local NGOs, and civil society activists.