HREIT President Vasip Şahin participated in the closing ceremony of the 5th Samarkand Human Rights Forum which took place in Samarkand.

The forum’s primary agenda was shaped by the goal of evolving the universal human rights protection system to better suit contemporary conditions, a task considered in light of the interconnected global challenges facing humanity, most notably the opportunities, as well as the new legal and ethical risks, brought about by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

The closing session began with the presentation of general findings and recommendations based upon the results of the panel sessions of the Forum. In this framework, the aforementioned results were evaluated in the context of strengthening the system of protecting universal human rights and concrete recommendation to be reflected on Samarkand Vision were decided upon.

At the conclusion of the program, the final declaration, titled “Samarkand Vision 2040: A Global Partnership for Human Dignity, Equality, and Sustainable Development,” was presented to the forum participants by Director of the National Human Rights Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Akmal Saidov.

Forum was deemed to have successfully fulfilled the following goals and results;

Strategic policy recommendations were put forward regarding fulfillment of international obligations, promotion of the right to development, strengthening of national human rights institutions, and adoption of a human rights-based approach to sustainable development.

Cooperation between governments, the United Nations, international organizations, financial institutions, academia, and civil society has been strengthened.

Experience sharing concerning implementation of national standards, institutional innovation, and informed decision-making processes has been encouraged.

Important steps have been taken in the direction of implementing international obligations, increasing inter-institutional coordination, and strengthening the capacities of national mechanisms.

Comprehensive approaches have been developed that take into account the interdependence between all human rights, environmental issues, climate action, digital technologies, gender equality, and the protection of vulnerable groups.

The global impact and the role of the Forum in effectively guaranteeing human rights have increased.[1]

 

 

 

[1] https://nhrc.uz/en/news/m18271