As part of these efforts, “Ombudsman Hour” lessons are being held at a number of general education institutions across the country to improve young people’s legal awareness.

The latest “Ombudsman Hour” sessions were conducted by regional representatives of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Oliy Majlis (Ombudsman) in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Bukhara, Jizzakh, Navoi, Namangan, Samarkand, Syrdarya, Surkhandarya, Tashkent, Fergana, Khorezm and Kashkadarya regions. More than 1,100 senior secondary school students took part in the sessions.

In particular, the sessions were held at General Education Schools Nos. 3, 4, 37 and 67 in Pakhtaabad District, and Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 41 in Kurgantepa District of Andijan Region; No. 28 in Alat District of Bukhara Region; Nos. 46, 47 and 53 in Sharof Rashidov District of Jizzakh Region; Nos. 2, 7, 9 and 31 in Konimekh District of Navoi Region; Nos. 32 and 48 in Yangiqo‘rg‘on District of Namangan Region; No. 21 in Pastdarg‘om District of Samarkand Region; No. 20 in Boyovut District and No. 1 in the city of Shirin in Syrdarya Region; No. 56 in Sherobod District of Surkhandarya Region; Nos. 3, 5 and 9 in Ohangaron District, as well as Nos. 29, 33, 34 and 53 in Bostanlyk District of Tashkent Region; Nos. 1 and 20 in Rishton District of Fergana Region; No. 20 in Yangiariq District and No. 17 in Shovot District of Khorezm Region; Nos. 1 and 2 in Chimboy District of the Republic of Karakalpakstan; and No. 13 in Koson District of Kashkadarya Region.

The classes used interactive methods, including video materials, open dialogue with students, and analysis of real-life situations.

During the sessions, students were given concrete examples explaining respect for human dignity and the observance of personal, political, social and other human rights.

In addition, through video clips, participants were told which government bodies they can turn to if their rights are violated, what kind of assistance the Ombudsman can provide in protecting human rights in various situations, and how to use the internet and social media without infringing on the rights of others.

Students also learned about cybercrimes, which are criminal acts committed using computers, phones, the internet and other digital technologies, and, using real-life examples, were taught how to recognize such threats and avoid exposure to negative influences.

Students received answers to their questions on the topics of the classes and exchanged opinions.

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