Speaker of Legislative Chamber receives UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
11/05/2017 14:24
Speaker of Legislative Chamber receives UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
11/05/2017 14:24
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Nurdinjon Ismailov held a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein.
Ismailov stressed that in accordance with the Constitution, democracy is based on universal principles, according to which the highest value is a person, his life, freedom, honor, dignity and other inalienable rights.
It was noted that Institute of Human Rights Commissionaires of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan (ombudsperson) was established to protect rights and interests of people.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein noted that the parliament plays a fundamental role in the implementation of international human rights instruments. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is ready to support and assist the Republic of Uzbekistan in implementing measures aimed at ensuring human rights and freedoms.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the prospects for improving legislation to enhance the socio-political activity of women, strengthening the role of civil society institutions and the media.
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