Fifth Human Rights Forum to take place in Tashkent and Samarkand on September 28–29

The theme of the event is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the International Covenants on Human Rights and the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. The organizers expect the participation of experts, scholars, representatives of international organizations, state bodies, national human rights institutions, and civil society from different countries.

The forum is timed to coincide with the anniversaries of the UN documents. The UN General Assembly adopted the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on December 16, 1966. The Declaration on the Right to Development enshrined the right of individuals and peoples to participate in development and enjoy its results.

The event is being held as part of the presidential decree of February 16, 2026, on the state program for implementing the "Uzbekistan — 2030" Strategy in the "Year of Development of Mahalla and the Whole Society." Following the meetings, it is planned to formulate proposals and recommendations on international cooperation in the field of human rights.