The event was attended by the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Poland, representatives of the OSCE ODIHR, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Poland, representatives of relevant state bodies of the Republic of Poland, human rights institutions, representatives of civil society, public organizations, non-governmental non-profit organizations, human rights organizations, independent experts, scholars, researchers, students and members of the wider public.

The round table discussed national experience and international standards in the fields of human rights, freedom of expression and gender equality, as well as issues related to developing cooperation between state institutions and civil society in these areas.

During the event, the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) spoke about the ongoing changes in the field of ensuring human rights and freedoms, emphasizing that the protection of women’s rights, freedom of expression and support for open dialogue with civil society institutions are important areas of ensuring human rights.

The round table also featured speeches by the Chairperson of the Board of the Polish Women’s League, representatives of civil society institutions and non-governmental non-profit organizations, professors and lecturers of the University of Warsaw, independent experts, scholars and researchers, who exchanged views on national and international experience in the field of human rights, freedom of expression and gender equality.

During the discussions, participants exchanged views on aligning national reforms with international standards, sharing experience among human rights institutions, as well as further developing cooperation in this field.

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