The international forum held on 17 September brought together civil society institutions from Central Asian countries, representatives of government bodies, international organizations, the diplomatic corps, academic and analytical circles, and foreign experts, creating a platform for open and constructive dialogue.

More than 150 international and foreign experts, as well as representatives of government and civil society organizations, participated in the forum. The discussions focused on improving mechanisms of social partnership between the state and society and expanding the participation of civil society institutions in public administration and decision-making processes.

The Children’s Ombudsman, in turn, delivered a presentation at the international forum on “Legal and Institutional Guarantees for the Protection of Children’s Rights.”

In particular, it was highlighted that Uzbekistan is currently working to introduce a national “Child Well-being Index” aimed at assessing the situation of children based on specific indicators.

✔️ It should be noted that such an index will serve as an important tool for the early identification and elimination of problems and shortcomings that negatively affect children’s well-being, as well as provide an important source for developing draft regulatory and legal acts in this area.

Undoubtedly, the forum served as an important regional dialogue platform for supporting the activities of civil society institutions in Uzbekistan and Central Asian countries, strengthening cooperation with government bodies, and expanding the exchange of experience.